Ranked: Countries With the Most Ultra-Rich Residents in 2026

Key Takeaways

• The U.S. is home to more than 251,000 ultra-rich residents, more than twice China’s total.
• The U.S. and China account for roughly 55% of the ultra-rich individuals in this ranking.
• India climbed from 10th to sixth place since 2021, reflecting one of the fastest expansions of wealth among major economies.
• Poland recorded the fastest growth, with its ultra-rich population surging 109% since 2021.

Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) represent a small share of the global population, but they control a significant portion of the world’s wealth.

This ranking shows where the world’s ultra-rich residents live in 2026, based on data from Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026.

The United States remains the world’s largest wealth hub, while China ranks second. Together, the two countries account for roughly 55% of all ultra-high-net-worth individuals included in the ranking.

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