Global wealth is becoming increasingly concentrated, with a handful of countries dominating household assets in 2025.
From the United States to China and Europe, the world’s richest nations are not only economic powerhouses but also home to lifestyles and infrastructure that reflect their financial strength, whether in technology hubs, advanced transport systems, or cultural landmarks.
According to Forbes, which curated its ranking from UBS’s Global Wealth Report 2025 using data from the OECD, IMF, and World Bank, the U.S. and China together control more than half of global household wealth.
This concentration highlights the widening gap between advanced economies and developing markets. For investors and policymakers, the data reveals how global financial influence is consolidating in a few regions.
This article highlights the top 20 richest nations of the world based on total household wealth.
Total Wealth (USD Billion): 18,056
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, often called the UK or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe with a population of more than 68.2 million people as of 2023.
It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, stretching across the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of Ireland, and numerous smaller islands. Covering 94,354 square miles (244,376 km²), the UK is ringed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea. Its only land border is with the Republic of Ireland.
But beyond its geography, the UK is a mosaic of moods and landscapes. London mixes Gothic cathedrals with futuristic glass towers, its historic pubs humming with timeless chatter.
