Median adult net worth varies by more than 25× between the world's wealthiest and least wealthy countries. Switzerland leads the field at US$230,000; emerging markets sit far below.
| # | Country | Median net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Switzerland | $230,000 |
| 02 | United States | $180,000 |
| 03 | Hong Kong | $170,000 |
| 04 | Australia | $160,000 |
| 05 | Netherlands | $140,000 |
| 06 | Germany | $120,000 |
| 07 | Canada | $115,000 |
| 08 | United Kingdom | $110,000 |
| 09 | Japan | $90,000 |
| 10 | Singapore | $88,000 |
Median net worth tracks a country's housing wealth, savings culture and pension systems more than its GDP per capita. Wealthy, banked economies with high home-ownership and long savings histories top the table; emerging markets, where wealth is held informally or not at all, sit far below.
The same dollar places you in a completely different percentile depending on the country. A net worth of $200,000 is above the US median but well short of the Swiss one — yet it places you in the top tier of most emerging markets. "Rich" is a local question.
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