The Countries With the Highest Wealth per Person

Global Wealth Report 2024

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In 2023, global wealth increased by 4.2% as global stock markets rebounded and inflation eased.
While Europe, the Middle East, and Africa achieved the strongest wealth growth, the U.S. accelerated at roughly half the rate of these regions, at 2.5% annually. From a regional perspective, average wealth in 2023 breaks down as follows:
  • Europe, the Middle East, and Africa: $166,000 per adult
  • Asia Pacific: $156,000 per adult
  • Americas: $146,000 per adult
US not in the top ten median is a surprise!
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It's a surprise but considering US has more population than the rest of the countries the median may never be in their favour.
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Indeed. It looks like they have a high concentration of wealth, but most people are not that wealthy at all.
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Wen will india be on any of the list?
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the U.S. accelerated at roughly half the rate of these regions, at 2.5%
I think this is largely because US and rest of NA has already been much developed. The developing zones will slowly rising up to their level.
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There are certainly some factors that influence the United States not being in the top 10... and I want to say that I really like the information with graphics it is much better understood!! The correct way would be if that wealth includes Bitcoin or just Fiat money
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Thanks for reading! Have you read the pdf?
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No, I couldn't read it all... as soon as I have a few minutes off I'll do it!! I thought the information was pretty good! I'm learning and I like to read everything!
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I'd think it includes all assets and liabilities counted towards net worth.
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Definitely go read the PDF. There are some real pearls in it, such as:
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That's the purpose of me sharing Pdf link with the post. I could also share it but I wanted someone to go and read and then tell the folks! Thanks!
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