What is the global average net worth?

The global average net worth per adult is approximately $84,700, but the median is only about $8,650 due to extreme wealth concentration.

Why is the median net worth so much lower than the average?

Extreme wealth concentration means a small number of billionaires dramatically inflate the average. The top 1% hold nearly half of all global wealth.

Which country has the highest average net worth?

Switzerland leads with an average net worth of approximately $685,000 per adult.

How has global wealth changed over time?

Global wealth nearly tripled from $117 trillion in 2000 to over $400 trillion by 2021, before slightly declining due to market corrections.

Global Average Net Worth

Last updated: January 13, 2026

$84,700

USD

The global average net worth per adult is approximately $84,700. However, the median is far lower at around $8,650 due to extreme wealth concentration — the richest 1% hold nearly half of all global wealth.

Historical Trend

Source: Credit Suisse

Global Average Net Worth by Country

Country	Value (USD) ↓	Source
Switzerland	685,230	UBS
United States	551,350	UBS
Australia	496,820	UBS
United Kingdom	302,590	UBS
Japan	236,070	UBS
China	75,730	UBS
India	16,500	UBS

Why This Average Exists

Net worth statistics reveal the distribution of wealth across the world and highlight the gap between average and median wealth, which is one of the widest of any economic measure.

Factors That Affect Global Average Net Worth

Housing prices
Stock market performance
Savings rates
Inheritance patterns
Debt levels
Currency values

Frequently Asked Questions

Methodology & Data Sources

The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2024–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.