According to analysts, in 2022, the number of multimillionaires in the world with a net worth of over $30 million decreased for the first time since 2018. research company Wealth-X.
As stated in the Wealth-X report, there were 395,070 multimillionaires in the world last year; this number is 5.4% less than in 2021. Their total wealth fell 5.5% to $45.4 trillion.
The decline in the number of the super-rich has occurred in most regions of the world, except Latin America and the Middle East. The main reason for this was the slowdown in the Chinese economy due to high inflation, rising central bank rates, falling stock indices and quarantines.
The number of multimillionaires in the USA decreased by 4 percent to 142 thousand 990 people, while in China it decreased by 7.1 percent to 47 thousand 190 people. In France, their numbers decreased by 11.9%. India was the only major growth country.
Among cities, Hong Kong remains the leader despite a 23 percent decrease in the number of multimillionaires. It is followed by New York, London, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Norway in 2022 left Highest number of billionaires in 13 years due to tax increases on the rich.
Previously, the Russian Federation was included in the list of countries in 2022. can increase your well-being.