In this piece, we will take a look at the five wealthiest countries in the world by assets. For more countries, head on over to 25 Wealthiest Countries in the World by Assets.
5. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Total Wealth in 2021: $16.2 trillion
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or the U.K., is one of the most prosperous countries in the world. It is among the first regions that underwent an industrial revolution and have a long history of colonization. The country’s development makes it rank high on our list of the world’s most prosperous countries, with a total of $16.2 trillion in wealth. Alongside this, the U.K.’s wealth per person sits at $309,375. The U.K.’s Pound Sterling is not only one of the strongest countries in the world, but it is also the oldest currency as well.
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.
3. Japan
Total Wealth in 2021: $25.6 trillion
Japan, despite its small geographical area, is the third largest economy in the world with a $4.3 trillion GDP in nominal terms, which lends it a $34,358 GDP per capita, which ranks relatively lower in the global ladder due to its large population. Japan’s capital Tokyo is the biggest city in the world in terms of population, despite being the 25th largest city in the world in terms of area.
2. People’s Republic of China
Total Wealth in 2021: $85 trillion
The disparity of wealth within countries is also reflected in the country rankings. This is evident by the fact, that the People’s Republic of China, the world’s largest economy in purchasing power parity, has three times the wealth as Japan, the third ranking country on our list. China’s total wealth sits at $85 trillion, but due to the fact that it is the most populous country in the world, its wealth per person is quite low, as it sits at $76,639.
1. United States of America
Total Wealth in 2021: $145 trillion
The US, one of the most technologically advanced nations on Earth as well as the largest economy in nominal terms, accounts for 31% of the global wealth. The U.S. also has a high wealth per person, which sits at $579,051.
Disclosure: None. You can also take a look at 15 Biggest Non-Tech Companies in the World and 5 Biggest E-Commerce Companies in USA.
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