…the combined net worth of the UHNW population saw a decrease… (but) forecasts robust growth for the UHNW population, with a projected population increase to 353,550 individuals possessing a total combined wealth of $43 trillion by 2023

Origen: Ultra-Wealthy Population Analysis: World Ultra Wealth Report 2019

 

UHNW wealth slumps for the first time in three years

The combined net worth of the UHNW population saw a decrease for the first time in three years, falling by 1.7% in 2018 to $32.3 trillion…

Despite these findings, the world ultra wealth report 2019 forecasts robust growth for the UHNW population, with a projected population increase to 353,550 individuals possessing a total combined wealth of $43 trillion by 2023.

Further report findings include:

  • All seven regions of the globe saw a drop in ultra wealth
  • Population growth varied significantly across regions
  • Women make up a larger portion of the global ultra-wealthy population than ever before
  • The US continues to lead in UHNW population
  • New York regained its status as the world’s leading UHNW city from Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong has by far the highest density of ultra-wealthy individuals