In this chart, we've used data from The Wealth Report 2021 by Knight Frank to list the 20 countries with the most UHNW individuals.
What is Considered Ultra High Net Worth?
To be considered an UHNW individual, one must have a net worth of at least $30 million.
Net worth is a measure of someone's current financial position, and is calculated as the value of their assets minus their liabilities. The following table lists examples of each:
In short, assets are anything that can be sold for money, while liabilities are any debts or financial obligations that one may have.
The Top 20 Countries
Out of the 521,653 UHNW individuals in the world, 414,308 were located in the countries below. This means that almost 80% of the world's UHNW individuals live in just 20 countries.