Ranked: Countries With the Most Ultra-Rich Residents in 2026

Countries With the Most Ultra-Rich Residents in 2026

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Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) represent a small share of the global population, but they control a significant portion of the world’s wealth.

This ranking shows where the world’s ultra-rich residents live in 2026, based on data from Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026.

The United States remains the world’s largest wealth hub, while China ranks second. Together, the two countries account for roughly 55% of all ultra-high-net-worth individuals included in the ranking.

The U.S. and China Lead by a Wide Margin

At the top of the ranking, the gap between the two largest wealth hubs and the rest of the world is striking.

Strong equity markets, a vibrant startup ecosystem, and a large concentration of global corporations continue to support wealth creation across the United States, which has a quarter-million UHNWIs.

Meanwhile, China ranks second with nearly 122,000 UHNWIs. Although economic growth has moderated compared to previous decades, the country remains a major source of entrepreneurial and investment-driven wealth.

Rank	Country	Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (2026)
1	U.S.	251,352
2	China	121,677
3	Germany	38,215
4	UK	27,876
5	France	21,518
6	India	19,877
7	Japan	18,914
8	Switzerland	17,692
9	Australia	16,460
10	Italy	15,433
11	Canada	12,920
12	Spain	9,186
13	Russia	8,399
14	Singapore	7,171
15	Sweden	6,845
16	Hong Kong SAR	6,788
17	Brazil	5,808
18	Israel	5,462
19	Netherlands	5,077
20	UAE	4,851
21	Denmark	4,657
22	Saudi Arabia	4,388
23	Turkey	4,208
24	Austria	4,188
25	Mexico	3,860
26	Indonesia	3,833
27	Poland	3,017
28	Thailand	2,853
29	Norway	2,460
30	Czech Republic	2,270
31	Ireland	2,196
32	Portugal	2,187
33	Philippines	1,910
34	New Zealand	1,710
35	Malaysia	1,566
36	Argentina	1,554
37	South Africa	1,347
38	Finland	1,317
39	Vietnam	1,233
40	Greece	910
41	Qatar	838
42	Egypt	822
43	Romania	749
44	Morocco	432
45	Monaco	239

Germany, the UK, and France round out the top five, underscoring Europe’s continued importance as a hub for the ultra-rich.

India Becomes a Top Wealth Destination

While the top of the ranking remains dominated by advanced economies, India has emerged as one of the biggest movers. The country climbed from 10th place in 2021 to sixth place in 2026, overtaking several wealthier nations in the process.

India is now home to nearly 20,000 ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Several factors have contributed to this rise, including rapid economic growth, expanding capital markets, and a booming technology sector.

Its ascent allowed it to overtake several advanced economies, including Italy, Australia, Switzerland, and Japan.

New Wealth Hubs Are Emerging

Although North America, Europe, and Asia remain home to most of the world’s ultra-rich residents, some of the fastest wealth creation is occurring in emerging markets. Poland stands out as the biggest success story, with its ultra-rich population increasing by 109% since 2021.

Other countries posting strong gains include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, highlighting how new wealth hubs are emerging beyond the traditional centers of global finance.

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