Global Private Financial Wealth Grew 7.4% in 2025, Outpacing Inflation

Global private financial wealth grew by 7.4% in 2025, outpacing inflation, according to BCG’s Global Wealth Report 2026. Germany’s total wealth reached $23.3 trillion by December 31, 2025, with over half in real assets, primarily property. The ‘super-rich’ (UHNWIs with >$100M) in Germany increased to 5,000, holding 27.3% of the country’s financial wealth, surpassing the 25.5% held by approximately 769,000 dollar millionaires. Meanwhile, around 66 million Germans have financial assets under $250,000. BCG Partner Michael Kahlich noted that wealthier individuals can diversify and invest in high-yield assets, accelerating wealth accumulation. The report forecasts the super-rich’s share to continue rising through 2030. Despite this, roughly one-third of Germany’s financial wealth remains in cash and savings accounts. The weak equity investment culture, combined with a stagnant economy and demographic challenges, is expected to slow Germany’s net wealth growth below global and West European averages. Politically, these figures are explosive, highlighting a widening wealth gap.