With an average per capita wealth of nearly US$674,000, Switzerland ranked as the richest country globally, according to the 2021 Global Wealth Report by Credit Suisse. The United States is the second-richest nation, with an average per capita wealth of US$505,420 per adult or US$168,500 less than leading Switzerland.
Hong Kong took third place on the list with US$503,340 in per capita wealth, US$20,500 more than Australia. The Netherlands rounds The Top 5 Richest Countries Globally with Average Per Capita Wealth List, with an average per capita wealth of US$377,090 per adult.
TOP 20 Richest Countries Globally with Average Per Capita Wealth
| Rank | Country | Average Per Capita Wealth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | US$673,960 |
| 2 | United States | US$505,420 |
| 3 | Hong Kong | US$503,340 |
| 4 | Australia | US$483,760 |
| 5 | Netherlands | US$377,090 |
| 6 | Denmark | US$376,070 |
| 7 | Belgium | US$351,330 |
| 8 | New Zealand | US$348,200 |
| 9 | Sweden | US$336,170 |
| 10 | Singapore | US$332,990 |
| 11 | Canada | US$332,320 |
| 12 | France | US$299,360 |
| 13 | United Kingdom | US$290,750 |
| 14 | Austria | US$290,350 |
| 15 | Norway | US$275,880 |
| 16 | Germany | US$268,680 |
| 17 | Ireland | US$266,150 |
| 18 | Japan | US$256,600 |
| 19 | Italy | US$239,240 |
| 20 | Taiwan | US$238,860 |
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