According to the Knight Frank 2026 report, the United States remains the leader in absolute growth of individuals with a net worth of $30 million or more, with an expected increase of nearly 67,000 during the period 2021–2026. This is almost triple the projected growth for China, which ranks second with over 22,000 new ultra-wealthy citizens. The American capital market, technology sector, and rapidly growing private companies contribute to this unprecedented wealth creation.
Meanwhile, some countries are witnessing the fastest percentage growth in their high-net-worth population. For instance, Poland anticipates a 109% increase in ultra-wealthy individuals, Qatar anticipates a 107% increase, and Turkey anticipates a 94% increase. These changes indicate the growing importance of wealth-creation centers outside traditional financial spheres, including emerging economies.
This growth is associated with industrial development, energy exports, infrastructure investments, and the expansion of the financial sector. For Gulf countries like Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the mentioned wealth increases reflect rising energy revenues and the implementation of economic diversification strategies.
India stands out as one of the few countries ranking in both indicators: the number of ultra-wealthy individuals is projected to increase by over 7,700, corresponding to 63% growth. This trend mirrors broader global wealth redistribution and the formation of new centers of capital creation.
Countries ranging from Romania and Morocco to the Gulf States are actively promoting entrepreneurship and investments, contributing to the changing geography of wealth. Meanwhile, Switzerland, Singapore, and the UAE continue to be key regions attracting affluent people.