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Aug. 13, 2004
G rowth of 401(k) Eligible Participants, Assets and Plans, 1984-2003
| Year | Active Participants | Assets | Plans |
| 1984 | 7,540,000 | $92 Billion | 17,303 |
| 1985 | 10,339,000 | $144 Billion | 29,869 |
| 1986 | 11,559,000 | $183 Billion | 37,420 |
| 1987 | 13,131,000 | $215 Billion | 45,054 |
| 1988 | 15,203,000 | $277 Billion | 68,121 |
| 1989 | 17,337,000 | $357 Billion | 83,301 |
| 1990 | 19,548,000 | $385 Billion | 97,614 |
| 1991 | 19,126,000 | $440 Billion | 111,394 |
| 1992 | 22,404,000 | $553 Billion | 139,704 |
| 1993 | 23,138,000 | $616 Billion | 154,527 |
| 1994 | 25,206,000 | $675 Billion | 174,945 |
| 1995 | 38,061,000 | $864 Billion | 200,813 |
| 1996 | 30,843,000 | $1.1 Trillion | 230,808 |
| 1997 | 33,865,000 | $1.3 Trillion | 265,251 |
| 1998 | 37,114,000 | $1.5 Trillion | 300,593 |
| 1999E | 39,500,000 | $1.8 Trillion | 340,000 |
| 2000E | 41,000,000 | $1.8 Trillion | 370,000 |
| 2001E | 41,500,000 | $1.7 Trillion | 390,000 |
| 2002E | 42,000,000 | $1.5 Trillion | 395,000 |
| 2003E | 42,000,000 | $1.9 Trillion | 400,000 |
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, Private Pension Plan Bulletin (Winter 2001-2002) for 1984-1998. 1999-2003 are estimated. Also thanks to the Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America.
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