KiwiSaver balances lift but some members left behind
New data from the Retirement Commission shows balances have increased year-on-year, but some people are still being left behind.
The data shows the average balance across KiwiSaver was $41,286 in 2025, up 11.3% on the year before.
Men’s average balance was $47,452 and women’s $38,212.
About a third of members had balances below $10,000 but the number of people with balances above $80,000 was growing, to about 15%.
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