United Kingdom edition
Am I rich in the UK?
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What counts as rich in the UK?
For most British households, the home is the biggest thing they own, with pension savings close behind. That is why rankings in the UK move a lot with house prices, and why the picture looks so different between regions.
The median adult in the UK holds about £68,000. The top 10% starts at about £479,000, and the top 1% at roughly £2.3 million.
| To be in the… | You need about |
|---|---|
| Richer half | £68,000 |
| Top 25% | £205,000 |
| Top 10% | £479,000 |
| Top 1% | £2.3 million |
Net wealth per adult, in GBP, 2024 estimates from the World Inequality Database. Couples split their wealth equally.
United Kingdom vs the world
A typical adult in the UK, with about £68,000, is already in the top 13% of the world. To join the world's top 10%, an adult needs about £104,000 in local money. Plenty of people in the UK are richer by world standards than they feel.
Questions people in the UK ask
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in the UK?
About £479,000 per adult. Couples are counted as splitting their wealth equally.
Is £250,000 a lot in the UK?
It puts an adult in about the top 21% in the UK, and in the top 5% worldwide.
Does my pension count?
Yes. Pension pots, ISAs, savings, your home and other property all count towards your total.