BlackRock assesses record growth in global capital: key figures
4 June 15:39
In 2025, global wealth held by high-net-worth individuals rose to a record $98.3 trillion.
Bloomberg reported this, citing a report by the French IT and consulting firm Capgemini, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
This figure is staggering and reflects enormous opportunities, as Jared Murphy of BlackRock Inc. noted:
“One hundred and three trillion dollars in global assets is simply a massive and staggering amount of money, and, frankly, a massive opportunity.”
Key growth factors
Stock market growth
The main driver of wealth creation has been stock market growth, fueled by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence.
“This contributed to an increase in the number of millionaires worldwide by nearly 2 million, reaching a record 25.3 million,” the publication writes.
Concentration of assets
Wealth remains concentrated in the hands of the ultra-wealthy. The number of individuals with extremely high net worth grew the fastest, reaching 250,000.
Forecasts for 2026
2026 has the potential to be a catalyst for further growth in global wealth.
SpaceX’s initial public offering could create new millionaires and billionaires, and Elon Musk has a chance to become the world’s first trillionaire.
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Regional Trends
United States
In 2025, the U.S. created the largest number of millionaires compared to other countries. Their number grew by 736,000, reaching 8.7 million.
Asia-Pacific
Wealth in this region grew by 10.5%, outpacing growth rates in North America. Japan and China led this growth, creating 436,000 and 154,000 millionaires, respectively.
Middle East
The number of high-net-worth individuals in the region decreased by 1.4% due to falling oil prices and conflicts.
Europe
In Europe, the number of high-net-worth individuals grew by 6.5%, made possible by lower inflation and stabilized stock markets. Luxembourg stood out in particular, where the number of high-net-worth individuals increased by 13.5%.
“As wealth grew, so did income inequality. According to the U.S. Federal Reserve, the top 1% of households held nearly 32% of the country’s total wealth in the fourth quarter of 2025,” the Bloomberg report states.
As a reminder, Elon Musk became the first person in the world to reach a net worth of $800 billion after SpaceX acquired xAI, a company specializing in artificial intelligence and social media.
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