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The PPF 7800 index

Every month we publish the PPF 7800 index giving the latest estimated funding position for all eligible defined benefit schemes - on a section 179 basis. The index is an official statistic produced in accordance with the UK Statistics Authority Code.

June 2024 update

Highlights

  • The aggregate surplus of the 5,050 schemes in the PPF 7800 Index is estimated to have increased over the month to £468.8 billion at the end of May 2024, from a surplus of £458.3 billion at the end of April 2024.
  • The funding ratio increased from 148.8 per cent at the end of April 2024 to 149.4 per cent.
  • Total assets were £1,417.6 billion and total liabilities were £948.8 billion.
  • There were 476 schemes in deficit and 4,574 schemes in surplus.
  • The deficit of the schemes in deficit at the end of May 2024 was £3.6 billion, down from £3.8 billion at the end of April 2024.

For a more in-depth look at the monthly changes to our data please see the link to the supporting data below.