In 2024, global wealth per person saw a rise of 4.6%. But which nations top the charts in wealth per capita? This overview, presented by Niccolo Conte from Visual Capitalist, highlights the top 15 countries based on average and median wealth per person, drawing from the UBS Global Wealth Report 2025.

Countries with Highest Average Wealth Per Person

Average wealth is determined by dividing a nation’s total household wealth by its adult population. While this figure is informative, it can be influenced by significant wealth held by a small number of individuals, such as billionaires. Below are the 15 countries with the highest average wealth per adult in 2025:

Switzerland retains its position at the top, boasting an average wealth of $687,166 per adult. The United States closely follows at $620,654, with Hong Kong in third place at $601,195. Many of the leading nations are smaller, yet powerful financial centers like Hong Kong and Luxembourg. Notably, the U.S. climbed from fourth place ($564K) in 2024 to second in 2025, reflecting an average wealth of $621K per adult.

Countries with Highest Median Wealth Per Person

Median wealth provides a clearer picture of wealth distribution within a country, pinpointing the midpoint where half the adult population has more and half has less. This measure reveals more significant wealth disparities. For instance, in the United States, median wealth is five times lower than the average.

Here are the nations with the highest median wealth per adult in 2025:

In terms of median wealth, the U.S. ranks 15th, a notable decline from its second-place standing based on average wealth. Luxembourg leads with a median wealth of $395K per adult, followed by Australia at $268K.