Knight Frank Wealth Report Series 2023: 69.5 Million HNWs, 579,000 UHNWs & 2,629 Billionaires in 2022, Top 10 APAC Countries with Most HNWs are China, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand & Thailand
27th May 2023 | Hong Kong
Knight Frank has released the Knight Frank Wealth Report Series 2023, providing key insights into global wealth populations, billionaires, UHNWs & HNWs in 2022 and in 2027 (5 years time). In 2022, there are 69.5 million HNWs, 579,000 UHNWs and 2,629 billionaires in the world, and forecast in 2027 (5 years time) to have 109 million HNWs, 744,000 UHNWs, and 3,372 billionaires. The Top 5 Countries with most HNWs in 2022 are United States (25.1 million), China Mainland (10.3 million), Germany (3.3 million), France (3.1 million), Canada (3 million). The Top 10 APAC Countries with most HNWs in 2022 – China Mainland (10.3 million), Japan (2.9 million), Australia (2.2 million), Taiwan (839,000), South Korea (798,000), India (797,000), Hong Kong SAR (730,000), Singapore (570,000), New Zealand (403,000), Thailand (104,000). The Top 5 Southeast Asia Countries with most HNWs in 2022 are Singapore (570,000), Thailand (104,000), Malaysia (85,000), Vietnam (69,000), Indonesia (36,000). The Top 5 Countries with most UHNWs in 2022 are United States (204,000), China Mainland (93,000), Germany (28,000), France (27,000), Japan (24,000). The Top 10 APAC Countries with most UHNWs in 2022 are China Mainland (93,000), Japan (24,000), Australia (17,000), India (13,000), Taiwan (7,300), South Korea (6,900), Hong Kong SAR (6,000), Singapore (4,200), New Zealand (3,300), Vietnam (1,100). The Top 5 Southeast Asia Countries with most UHNWs in 2022 are Singapore (4,200), Vietnam (1,100), Malaysia (659), Thailand (944), Indonesia (510). The Top 10 highest net worth required to be in top 1% of country are Monaco ($12.4 million), Switzerland ($6.6 million), Australia ($5.5 million), New Zealand ($5.2 million), United States ($5.1 million), Ireland ($4.3 million), Singapore ($3.5 million), France ($3.5 million), Hong Kong SAR ($3.4 million), United Kingdom ($3.3 million). The Top 10 Countries UHNW Highest Growth in the next 5 years (2027) are Hungary (+74%), Turkey (69%), Poland (+66%), New Zealand (+64%), India (+58.4%), South Korea (+58%), Philippines (+58%), Sweden (+50.9%), China Mainland (+49.8%), Malaysia (+44.8%). See below for key summary & findings. View report here | View Knight Frank Wealth Report 2023
” 69.5 Million HNWs, 579,000 UHNWs & 2,629 Billionaires in 2022, Top 10 APAC Countries with Most HNWs are China, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand & Thailand “
HNW (High net worth) – more than USD 1 million
UHNW (Ultra high net worth) – more than USD 30 million
Billionaire – more than USD 1 billion
Christine Li, Knight Frank Head of Research APAC: “According to the latest issue of The Wealth Report by Knight Frank, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) declined by 5.7% in 2022, after a record climb of 7.5% in 2021. Despite so, 3 out of 10 markets that saw the fastest-growing UHNWIs globally were from Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia at 7.0% – 9.0%. Taking the longer view, the wealth story remains compelling as the region will continue to lead the pack in the unending wealth expansion with plenty more opportunities for UHNWs to discover.”
Victoria Garrett, Knight Frank Head of Residential APAC: “While the UHNW population contracted last year, the number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), those with US$1m or more in net assets, expanded by 2.9% to almost 70 million worldwide.
The top three countries for HNWIs’ growth were Malaysia, Brazil and Indonesia. Additionally, 100 prime residential markets globally saw average price growth of 5.2% and luxury investment assets grew 16%. The top 10 global locations for forecast growth are dominated by European and Asian economies. The region’s economic growth story will remain urban-centric, and its residential investment landscape will continue to be defined by its prime urban cores. Underpinned by its high rates of urbanisation, investors can look forward to a more sustainable growth trajectory and wealth preservation profile.”
Knight Frank Wealth Report Series 2023
Knight Frank has released the Wealth Report Series 2023, providing key insights into global wealth populations, billionaires, UHNWs & HNWs in 2022 and in 2027 (5 years time).
HNW (High net worth) – more than USD 1 million
UHNW (Ultra high net worth) – more than USD 30 million
Billionaire – more than USD 1 billion
Key Summary:
- Global HNW Population – 69.5 million (2027: 109 million)
- Global UHNW Population – 579,000 (2027: 744,000)
- Billionaires Population – 2,629 (2027: 3,372)
- Asia HNW Population – 17.4 million (2027: 31.3 million)
- Asia UHNW Population – 150,000 (2027: 210,000)
- Top 5 Countries with most HNWs in 2022 – United States (25.1 million), China Mainland (10.3 million), Germany (3.3 million), France (3.1 million), Canada (3 million)
- Top 10 APAC Countries with most HNWs in 2022 – China Mainland (10.3 million), Japan (2.9 million), Australia (2.2 million), Taiwan (839,000), South Korea (798,000), India (797,000), Hong Kong SAR (730,000), Singapore (570,000), New Zealand (403,000), Thailand (104,000)
- Top 5 Southeast Asia Countries with most HNWs in 2022 – Singapore (570,000), Thailand (104,000), Malaysia (85,000), Vietnam (69,000), Indonesia (36,000)
- Top 5 Countries with most UHNWs in 2022 – United States (204,000), China Mainland (93,000), Germany (28,000), France (27,000), Japan (24,000)
- Top 10 APAC Countries with most UHNWs in 2022 – China Mainland (93,000), Japan (24,000), Australia (17,000), India (13,000), Taiwan (7,300), South Korea (6,900), Hong Kong SAR (6,000), Singapore (4,200), New Zealand (3,300), Vietnam (1,100)
- Top 5 Southeast Asia Countries with most UHNWs in 2022 – Singapore (4,200), Vietnam (1,100), Malaysia (659), Thailand (944), Indonesia (510)
- Top 10 highest net worth required to be in top 1% of country – Monaco ($12.4 million), Switzerland ($6.6 million), Australia ($5.5 million), New Zealand ($5.2 million), United States ($5.1 million), Ireland ($4.3 million), Singapore ($3.5 million), France ($3.5 million), Hong Kong SAR ($3.4 million), United Kingdom ($3.3 million)
- Top 10 Countries UHNW Highest Growth in the next 5 years (2027) – Hungary (+74%), Turkey (69%), Poland (+66%), New Zealand (+64%), India (+58.4%), South Korea (+58%), Philippines (+58%), Sweden (+50.9%), China Mainland (+49.8%), Malaysia (+44.8%)
Key Summary Select Countries HNW Population in 2022 & 2027:
- United States – 25.1 million / 36.8 million
- China Mainland – 10.3 million / 20.8 million
- India – 797,000 / 1.6 million
- Australia – 2.2 million / 3.7 million
- Hong Kong – 730,000 / 1.1 million
- Singapore – 570,000 / 815,000
- Switzerland – 1 million / 1.5 million
- UAE – 134,000 / 198,000
- Saudi Arabia – 134,000 / 185,000
- Monaco – 14,000 / 22,000
Knight Frank Wealth Report Series 2023
1) Global HNW, UHNW, Billionaire Population
Global HNW Population in 2022 (2027):
- HNW – 69.5 million (109 million)
- UHNW – 579,000 (744,000)
- Billionaires – 2,629 (3,372)
Global HNW Population in 2022:
- 2017 – 48.7 million
- 2022 – 69.5 million
- 2027 – 109 million
UHNW Population in 2022:
- 2017 – 402,000
- 2022 – 579,000
- 2027 – 744,000
Billionaires Population in 2022:
- 2017 – 2,087
- 2022 – 2,629
- 2027 – 3,372
2) HNW Insights
Top 20 Countries with Most HNWs in 2022:
- United States – 25.1 million
- China Mainland – 10.3 million
- Germany – 3.3 million
- France – 3.1 million
- Canada – 3 million
- Japan – 2.9 million
- United Kingdom – 2.8 million
- Australia – 2.2 million
- Italy – 2 million
- Spain – 1.4 million
- Switzerland – 1 million
- Taiwan – 839,000
- South Korea – 798,000
- India – 797,000
- Hong Kong SAR – 730,000
- Singapore – 570,000
- Brazil – 525,000
- Sweden – 460,000
- New Zealand – 403,000
- Ireland – 308,000
Top 14 APAC Countries with Most HNWs in 2022:
- China Mainland – 10.3 million
- Japan – 2.9 million
- Australia – 2.2 million
- Taiwan – 839,000
- South Korea – 798,000
- India – 797,000
- Hong Kong SAR – 730,000
- Singapore – 570,000
- New Zealand – 403,000
- Thailand – 104,000
- Malaysia – 85,000
- Vietnam – 69,000
- Indonesia – 36,000
- Philippines – 20,000
Selected Countries HNW Population in 2022
- UAE – 134,000
- Saudi Arabia – 134,000
- Monaco – 14,000
Top 20 Countries with Most HNWs in 2027 (5 years time):
- United States – 36.8 million
- China Mainland – 20.8 million
- Germany – 4.9 million
- Canada – 4.7 million
- France – 4.5 million
- United Kingdom – 4.2 million
- Australia – 3.7 million
- Japan – 3.3 million
- Italy – 2.8 million
- Spain – 2 million
- India – 1.6 million
- South Korea – 1.5 million
- Switzerland – 1.5 million
- Taiwan – 1.2 million
- Hong Kong SAR – 1.1 million
- Sweden – 834,000
- Singapore – 815,000
- New Zealand – 807,000
- Brazil – 793,000
- Ireland – 519,000
Top 14 APAC Countries with Most HNWs in 2027 (5 years time):
- China Mainland – 20.8 million
- Australia – 3.7 million
- Japan – 3.3 million
- India – 1.6 million
- South Korea – 1.5 million
- Taiwan – 1.2 million
- Hong Kong SAR – 1.1 million
- Singapore – 815,000
- New Zealand – 807,000
- Malaysia – 164,000
- Thailand – 158,000
- Vietnam – 112,000
- Indonesia – 56,000
- Philippines – 42,000
Selected Countries HNW Population in 2027 (5 years time):
- UAE – 198,000
- Saudi Arabia – 185,000
- Monaco – 22,000
3) UHNW Insights
Top 20 Countries with Most UHNWs in 2022:
- United States – 204,000
- China Mainland – 93,000
- Germany – 28,000
- France – 27,000
- Japan – 24,000
- Canada – 23,000
- United Kingdom – 23,000
- Australia – 17,000
- Italy – 17,000
- Switzerland – 16,000
- India – 13,000
- Spain – 12,000
- Taiwan – 7,300
- South Korea – 6,900
- Hong Kong SAR – 6,000
- Brazil – 5,600
- Singapore – 4,200
- Sweden – 4,100
- New Zealand – 3,300
- Mexico – 2,800
Top 14 APAC Countries with Most UHNWs in 2022:
- China Mainland – 93,500
- Japan – 24,000
- Australia – 17,000
- India – 13,000
- Taiwan – 7,300
- South Korea – 6,900
- Hong Kong SAR – 6,000
- Singapore – 4,200
- New Zealand – 3,300
- Vietnam – 1,100
- Malaysia – 659
- Thailand – 944
- Indonesia – 510
- Philippines – 319
Selected Countries UHNW Population in 2022:
- Saudi Arabia – 994
- UAE – 945
- Monaco – 111
Top 20 Countries with Most UHNWs in 2027 (5 years time):
- United States – 253,000
- China Mainland – 131,000
- Canada – 32,000
- Germany – 30,000
- France – 27,000
- United Kingdom – 26,000
- Australia – 24,000
- Japan – 21,000
- India – 19,000
- Switzerland – 18,000
- Italy – 17,000
- Spain – 12,000
- South Korea – 9,900
- Taiwan – 8,400
- Brazil – 8,000
- Hong Kong SAR – 7,200
- Singapore – 5,200
- New Zealand – 5,200
- Sweden – 5,100
- Mexico – 3,700
Top 14 APAC Countries with Most UHNWs in 2027 (5 years time):
- China Mainland – 131,000
- Australia – 24,000
- Japan – 21,000
- India – 19,000
- South Korea – 9,900
- Taiwan – 8,400
- Hong Kong SAR – 7,200
- Singapore – 5,200
- New Zealand – 5,200
- Vietnam – 1,295
- Malaysia – 1,044
- Thailand – 1,007
- Indonesia – 651
- Philippines – 493
Selected Countries UHNW Population in 2027:
- UAE – 1,289
- Saudi Arabia – 1,202
- Monaco – 140
4) Top 1% Net worth in Countries
Net worth required to be in Top 1 % in respective countries / territories:
- Monaco – $12.4 million
- Switzerland – $6.6 million
- Australia – $5.5 million
- New Zealand – $5.2 million
- United States – $5.1 million
- Ireland – $4.3 million
- Singapore – $3.5 million
- France – $3.5 million
- Hong Kong SAR – $3.4 million
- United Kingdom – $3.3 million
- Italy – $2.6 million
- Spain – $2.5 million
- Japan – $1.7 million
- UAE – $1.6 million
- China Mainland – $960,000
- Czech Republic – $880,000
- Saudi Arabia – $740,000
- Romania – $587,000
- Malaysia – $485,000
- Brazil – $433,000
- Mexico – $175,000
- India – $175,000
- South Africa – $109,000
- Philippines – $57,000
- Kenya – $20,000
5) Global HNW & UHNW Population Insights
HNW Population in 2022 / 2027:
- Global – 69.5 million / 109 million
- Americas – 29.3 million / 43.3 million
- Europe – 18.9 million / 27.7 million
- Asia – 17.4 million / 31.3 million
- Australasia – 2.6 million / 4.6 million
- Middle East – 1 million / 1.8 million
- Africa – 131,000 / 164,000
UHNW Population in 2022 / 2027:
- Global – 579,000 / 744,000
- Americas – 241,000 / 302,000
- Europe – 155,000 / 187,000
- Asia – 150,000 / 210,000
- Australasia – 20,000 / 30,000
- Middle East – 8,800 / 11,000
- Africa – 2,300 / 2,600
UHNW Growth in 2022 / 2027 (5 years growth):
- Global: -3.8% / +28.5%
- Americas: +0.2% / +25.6%
- Europe: -8.5% / +20%
- Asia: -6.5% / +39.8%
- Australasia: +0.7% / +44.3%
- Middle East: +16.9% / +33.2%
- Africa: +6.3% / +12.7%
Top 10 Countries HNW Growth in 2022:
- Malaysia: +27.7%
- Brazil: +24.2%
- Indonesia: +22.5%
- Uganda: +19.4%
- Tanzania: +15.7%
- UAE: +15%
- Mexico: +12.8%
- Canada: +12.8%
- Nigeria: +12.7%
- Philippines: +10.3%
Top 10 Countries UHNW Growth in 2022:
- UAE: +18.1%
- Tanzania: +13.9%
- Brazil: +11.2%
- Nigeria: +10.7%
- Saudi Arabia: +10.4%
- Malaysia: +0.4%
- Indonesia: +9%
- Singapore: +6.9%
- Turkey: +6.2%
- Canada: +6%
Top 10 Countries UHNW Growth in the next 5 years (2022 to 2027):
- Hungary: +74.4%
- Turkey: +69.1%
- Poland: +66.9%
- New Zealand: +64.7%
- India: +58.4%
- South Korea: +58%
- Philipines: +58%
- Sweden: +50.9%
- China Mainland: +49.8%
- Malaysia: +44.8%
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