Germany edition
Am I rich in Germany?
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What counts as rich in Germany?
Germany is a rich country, but around half of German households rent their home. Because homes are the main way most people build wealth, Germany's typical wealth is lower than you might expect next to its neighbours.
The median German adult holds about €120,000. The top 10% starts at roughly €729,000, and the top 1% at about €2.8 million.
| To be in the… | You need about |
|---|---|
| Richer half | €120,000 |
| Top 25% | €364,000 |
| Top 10% | €729,000 |
| Top 1% | €2.8 million |
Net wealth per adult, in EUR, 2024 estimates from the World Inequality Database. Couples split their wealth equally.
Germany vs the world
A typical adult in Germany, with about €120,000, is already in the top 10% of the world. To join the world's top 10%, an adult needs about €121,000 in local money. Plenty of people in Germany are richer by world standards than they feel.
Questions people in Germany ask
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in Germany?
About €729,000 per adult, according to the World Inequality Database.
Is €250,000 a lot in Germany?
It puts an adult in about the top 35% in Germany, and in the top 6% of the world.
What should I include?
Savings accounts, shares and ETFs, your home or other property, your car and valuables.