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Breaking News: Global wealth Sees Broad Increase, Estonia Stands Out with Millionaire Decline
In a trend observed across most of the 56 analyzed countries, global wealth has seen an overall increase. However, Estonia presents a notable exception, experiencing a decrease in its millionaire population, a situation lamented by the estonian publication Postimees.
Evergreen Context: Global Wealth Dynamics and Regional Variations
The analysis reveals significant regional disparities in wealth growth. Eastern Europe led the pack in overall wealth increase, with a substantial 12.01% rise relative to its population. North America followed closely with an 11.98% growth. Conversely, Latin America experienced the most significant downturn, with wealth levels declining by 4.28%.Oceania and Western Europe also saw contractions, with wealth falling by 1.54% and 1.48% respectively.
Millionaire Trends: A Mixed Global Picture
Last year, both Estonia and the Czech Republic witnessed a roughly 1.5% reduction in their millionaire numbers. In contrast, Eastern Europe saw a 2.9% increase in millionaires, attributed to the addition of 28,000 new individuals joining this wealth bracket. Other countries experiencing a decline in wealthy individuals included germany, greece, and Mexico, with decreases ranging from 0.3% to 0.5%. Japan, however, reported the largest absolute loss of millionaires, shedding 33,000 individuals, a 1.2% decrease in its millionaire population.
Long-Term Wealth Trends: Estonia’s Negative Trajectory
Looking at longer-term trends, Estonia’s wealth performance has been notably negative. Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024, inflation has led to a decrease in wealth per adult in Estonia, Slovakia, Austria, Italy, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Ireland. During the same period, wealth saw an increase in Latvia and Lithuania.
The Wealth pyramid: A Snapshot of Global Distribution
At the base of the wealth pyramid, 1.55 billion adults possess less than $10,000, collectively holding $2.71 trillion. A significantly smaller group, comprising just 15 individuals, each with a net worth of at least $100 billion, controls a substantial $2.35 trillion. As of the end of last year, the world was home to 2,891 billionaires. the majority of these billionaires had net worths between $1 billion and $50 billion, with only 31 surpassing the $50 billion mark. The number of billionaires increased in 35 countries over the past year, while declining in 15.The Netherlands and Uruguay registered the most significant drops in billionaire wealth, whereas Singapore, Qatar, Greece, and Poland experienced the most notable increases.
Future Outlook: Optimism for millionaire Growth
UBS expresses optimism regarding future wealth prospects, projecting that the world will gain five million millionaires by 2029.At the close of the previous year, there were 60 million adults globally with a net worth exceeding $1 million. The report emphasizes that the growth in the number of millionaires and their overall wealth is an ongoing trend, noting that this increase is not always directly correlated with overall economic growth and can deviate significantly from it.
Regional wealth Growth Highlights
Euronews, citing UBS, a Swiss Bank, reports that Hungary experienced the highest real average wealth growth per adult between 2023 and 2024, with an 18.6% increase. Several other countries also saw growth rates of 15% or more, including Lithuania (16.9%), sweden (15.3%), and both Italy and Latvia (15% each).
Crucial Facts:
Global Wealth Trend: Most of the 56 analyzed countries saw an increase in wealth.
Estonia’s Exception: Estonia was the only country analyzed were the number of millionaires fell.
Regional Wealth Growth Leaders: Eastern Europe (12.01%) and North America (11.98%) recorded the highest overall wealth increases relative to population.
Regional Wealth Declines: Latin America (-4.28%), Oceania (-1.54%), and Western Europe (-1.48%) experienced wealth decreases.
Millionaire Decline: Estonia and the Czech Republic saw a ~1.5% decrease in millionaires.
Millionaire Increase: Eastern Europe added 28,000 new millionaires, contributing to a 2.9% increase in the region.
* Other Millionaire Declines: Germany, Greece, and Mexico saw 0
