Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals Reach Record Levels as Asia Leads Growth

The global population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals expanded at its fastest pace in eight years during 2025, driven largely by rapid wealth creation across Asia, according to Altrata’s World Ultra Wealth Report 2026.

The ultra-high-net-worth individuals population increased 14.4% to a record 556,850 people worldwide.

Combined wealth reached approximately USD63.8tr, including around USD26tr in investable assets.

The United States remained the largest UHNW market with 37% of the global total, followed by China and Germany.

Asia recorded the strongest regional growth at 15.8%, supported by expanding wealth in India, China and Southeast Asian economies including the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Altrata forecasts the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals will increase to 746,570 by 2030, with combined wealth reaching USD85tr.

The report also expects women to account for 19% of the global UHNW population by 2040, reflecting continued changes in wealth creation and ownership patterns.