The median adult net worth in Switzerland is about US$230,000, and the average is about US$710,000 — one of the highest in the world. Here's what that means for you.
Switzerland consistently ranks first in global net-worth tables. High incomes, a strong savings culture, and a deeply banked economy push both the median and the average well above every other European country. The gap between the two numbers is a reminder that averages alone don't describe a typical household.
Our percentile model compares your net worth against the country's indicative median on a log scale. A net worth of $500,000 places you well above the median; $1 million puts you in the top tier of a country where most households are already well-off by global standards.
| Country | Median net worth |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | $230,000 |
| United States | $180,000 |
| Hong Kong | $170,000 |
| Australia | $160,000 |
| Netherlands | $140,000 |
| Germany | $120,000 |