The number of people with a net worth over $30 million—the so-called "super-rich"—is growing rapidly worldwide.
As reported by Yeniavaz.com, this information is reflected in Knight Frank's "2026 Wealth Report."
The report presents changes in the number of people with a net worth over $30 million from 2021 to 2026, both in number and percentage terms.
In absolute numbers, the United States leads the way. Over the past five years, the number of "super-rich" individuals in that country has increased by approximately 67,000. Compared to China, which ranks second, the growth in the United States is almost three times higher.
The number of "super-rich" individuals will increase from 2021 to 2026:
USA – 66,916
China – 22,753
Germany – 9,273
India – 7,716
Switzerland – 4,968
Australia – 4,036
France – 3,781
UK – 3,005
Italy – 2,886
Spain – 2,708
Japan – 2,609
Singapore – 2,529
Israel – 2,276
Canada – 2,267
Turkey – 2,034
Saudi Arabia – 1,795
United Arab Emirates – 1,712
Poland – 1,575 people
Indonesia – 1,028 people
Czech Republic – 914 people
Experts believe that in the US, the depth of capital markets and the strength of the tech sector are creating the conditions for rapid wealth growth. In China, the main drivers are considered to be access to natural resources, trade opportunities, and industrial potential.
While the US leads in absolute numbers, the situation is different in percentage terms. Poland was the country where the number of "super-rich" people grew the fastest, with a 109% increase over the past five years. Qatar and Türkiye are also among the top three.
Percentage increase in the number of "ultra-rich" individuals from 2021 to 2026:
Poland – 109%
Qatar – 107%
Turkey – 94%
Romania – 93%
Greece – 74%
Israel – 71%
Saudi Arabia – 69%
Czech Republic – 67%
India – 63%
United Arab Emirates – 55%
Singapore – 54%
Portugal – 50%
Spain – 42%
Morocco – 42%
Switzerland – 39%
Indonesia – 37%
USA – 36%
Argentina – 34%
Australia – 32%
Ireland – 32%
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