Contributions to 401(k) plans were up $13 billion in 2013 from the previous year, according to analysis from Judy Diamond Associates.

The 5 percent year-over-year increase in 2013 represents contributions from employees and employers, and is the most recent year for which data is available.

Employer matches were roughly $96 billion in 2012, while employees contributed $174 billion. In 2013, employer matches hit $101 billion, and employees increased their deferrals to $182 billion.

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