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US Leads World Wealth: $504k Per Capita
4 Sep
Summary
- U.S. wealth per capita reached $504k, far exceeding the global average.
- Australia's wealth growth driven by property, equaling 4.5 times economic output.
- China's wealth per capita of $53k trails below the global average.
Global wealth reached a record high of $570 trillion in 2025, marking a $40 trillion increase from the previous year. The United States boasts the highest wealth per capita at $504,000, driven largely by soaring stock prices from major tech companies.
Australia follows in second place with $445,000 per capita, primarily due to its real estate market, which is now equivalent to 4.5 times its annual economic output.
While the U.S. leads, median U.S. household net worth was $192,900 in 2022, indicating wealth concentration at the top, where the wealthiest 10% hold approximately two-thirds of all household wealth.
China's wealth per capita is $53,000, falling below the global average despite its economic standing. Globally, wealth per capita ranges from $504,000 in the U.S. to $41,000 in Mexico.
