Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota PERS | 3,949.7 | 45,263 | 71.1 | 57.9 | North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System |
| North Dakota Teachers | 3,282.4 | 22,643 | 68.6 | 96.7 | North Dakota Teachers Fund for Retirement |
| Bismarck Employees' Pension Plan | 132.1 | 826 | 100.9 | 112.7 | Bismarck Employees' Pension Plan |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2021)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2021
| Fiscal Year | ND | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 2.3 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 2.3 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 2.4 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 1.8 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 2.0 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 2.3 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 2.4 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 2.0 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 2.2 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 3.0 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 3.9 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 3.7 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 3.2 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 2.6 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 3.0 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 3.4 | 6.8 |