Hong Kong has found itself in the upper reaches of yet another global list measuring economic activity and financials – but this time, for slightly more optimistic reasons.
A new infographic released by Visual Capitalist ranks the richest countries in 2025 based on gross domestic product (GDP) per capita charted in 2025, gross national income (GNI) per capita recorded in 2024, and median wealth per adult documented in 2024, collating data from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the UBS Global Wealth Report 2024 to produce a comparative overview.
According to these rankings, Hong Kong occupies a respectable fourth place on the list tracking highest median wealth per adult, sitting behind Luxembourg, Australia, and Belgium, but nonetheless outstripping nations commonly associated with general affluence, such as Denmark in fifth place, Switzerland in seventh, and Norway in 11th – not to mention Singapore, that frequent competitor in many economic areas, which finds itself at number 18. Not to be confused with average wealth per adult, low median wealth is actually an indicator of greater wealth inequality, so it’s great to see us ranking high for this.
Considering that Hong Kong slots in much lower in terms of GNI and GDP per capita – occupying 14th place with $448,192 and 18th place with $439,798, respectively – it’s likely that Hongkongers have a solid grasp on how make their money go further, whether through sound investments, gainful saving plans, or just by being thrifty.
Combining GDP per capita, GNI per capita, and median wealth to showcase the richest countries and territories in the world – rather than simply relying on GDP numbers – allows for a more nuanced representation of where money is made and where it is kept.
Other countries on the list that strike a good balance between money produced and money accumulated on an individual level is New Zealand, ranking sixth in terms of median wealth per adult, but placing in the 20s when it comes to GDP and GNI per capita. Belgium and France possessing a high median wealth per adult is also an indicator of the advantageous benefits of old-money structures and mature capital markets that have helped to build net worth, compared to other global territories.
All that’s left to say is: where are these fortunate Hong Kong folks at, and any thoughts on inviting the rest of us to bask in the accumulated wealth? After all, sharing is caring.
Visit Visual Capitalist for the full infographic.
Top 10 richest countries in the world by median wealth:
- Luxembourg ($3,103,401)
- Australia ($2,107,342)
- Belgium ($1,990,483)
- Hong Kong ($1,742,994)
- Denmark ($1,696,541)
- New Zealand ($1,630,665)
- Switzerland ($1,430,792)
- United Kingdom ($1,384,645)
- Canada ($1,192,614)
- France ($1,146,349)
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