BCG Report: Global Wealth Increased in 2025 Amid Uneven Growth
BCG's Global Wealth Report 2026 indicates that global net worth rose 9.3% in 2025, reaching $550 trillion, driven by a 10.7% increase in financial assets. However, growth varied significantly across regions and investor types.
Global net worth grew by 9.3% in 2025 to reach $550 trillion, according to the latest Global Wealth Report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). This increase was primarily fueled by financial assets, including cash, bonds, and equities, which surged by 10.7% globally to $333 trillion. Real assets, such as real estate and precious metals, also saw a 7.4% rise, reaching $281 trillion.
Western Europe experienced the strongest regional growth at 15.3%, followed by China at 15% and the Middle East and Africa at 12.3%. The United States maintained its position as the largest holder of financial assets with $147 trillion, with China ranking second at $41.5 trillion.
The report highlights disparities in growth, noting that not all regions and investor categories benefited equally. Switzerland's financial assets grew by 16.1% to $4.2 trillion, partly due to the Swiss franc's appreciation against the US dollar. Separately, Hong Kong surpassed Switzerland as the world's top financial center, propelled by China's economic expansion.
Looking ahead, BCG anticipates that generational wealth transfers and artificial intelligence will significantly shape wealth management. The report identifies approximately 97,000 ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) globally, each holding over $100 million in financial assets.