5 Wealthiest Countries in the World by Assets

4. Federal Republic of Germany

Total Wealth in 2021: $17.5 trillion

The Federal Republic of Germany is one of the most developed countries in the world and a global power in international politics. At the same time, it is also Europe’s largest economy, which was worth $5.3 trillion in purchasing power parity in 2022. Germany is known for its vibrant car manufacturing industry, but these days it is struggling to wean itself off of cheap Russian gas in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Germany’s wealth per person is $256,985.