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State of the World's Wealth

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World Wealth Report 2008

High Net Worth population rises to over 10 million, with assets reaching $40.7 Trillion, as average HNWI Wealth surpasses $4 Million for first time, reveals 2008 World Wealth Report

Globally, the High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) population grew by 6.0% in 2007, to a total of 10.1 million individuals. HNWI population gains were particularly strong last year in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Latin America, advancing by 15.6%, 14.3% and 12.2% respectively and outpacing more developed nations. These gains Global wealth continued to consolidate in 2007 — a trend we have reported for the past 12 years — with the assets of the world’s wealthiest individuals accumulating at a faster rate than the growth of the overall HNWI population. Growth in HNWI wealth outpaced growth in HNWI population in all regions.

To learn about individual country HNWI growth rates, see the State of the World Wealth chapter when you download the World Wealth report.