Retirement Insights
Understanding the South African retirement market & their needs
A summary of results of our quantitative research
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What is Just Retirement Insights?
A tracking study aimed at understanding the South African retirement market and needs:
Online and telephonic interviews with target market respondents in Cape Town, Durban and Gauteng:
- The fieldwork was overseen by an independent data collection firm, 1DCS (Data Collection Services)
- Data collection took place in February 2026
- A total of 446 respondents participated
Profile of target respondents::
- Individuals who are pre-retirees and retirees
- Aged between 50 and 85 years
- Quotas were set based on Area, Race, Gender, Age and Monthly Household Income
Survey frequency:
- Seven studies have been conducted over the last 11 years.
- The initial study was conducted in 2015
- It was re-launched in 2018, followed by a subsequent wave in 2019
- Just Retirement Insights Lite study in 2020 focused specifically on COVID-19’s effect on retirement planning
- Comprehensive tracking studies were completed in 2022, 2024 and most recently in 2026
Sample
Demographics and profile
n = 446
Minimum quotas were imposed in line with Just SA’s current and potential retiree population.
Sample
Natural fallout in terms of other demographics
n = 446
Minimum quotas were imposed in line with Just’s current and potential retiree population.