500 000 UHNWI

According to the World Ultra Wealth Report 2026, there were more than 500,000 ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide at the end of 2025, representing a 14% increase year-over-year and an all-time high. China, Europe, and the United States have reaffirmed their status as the “factories of great wealth.” It is also worth noting that the total wealth of European ultra-high-net-worth individuals has slightly surpassed that of their Asian counterparts, reaching $16,300 billion in combined wealth. Careers in the financial sector remain the most attractive path to joining the global club of the ultra-wealthy.