The country is home to 38 per cent of the ultra-wealthy population – more than the share of all other countries in the global top 10 combined. The United States’ ultra-wealthy population surged by 21 per cent in 2024 and added another 6.5 per cent growth in the first half of 2025. This trajectory helped push North America to a record 41 per cent growth in ultra-wealthy numbers. RelatedBy comparison, Asia, in second place, is home to 129,100 ultra-wealthy individuals, just 2,000 more than Europe. The US currently has almost four times as many ultra-wealthy individuals as its closest competitor.