Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026: USA Topped; India Ranks 6th in Ultra-wealthy Population
In April 2026, Knight Frank, global property consultant firm, released the 20th edition of ‘The Wealth Report 2026’. As per the report, India ranked 6th position globally with estimated 19,877 Ultra-High Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and 207 billionaires in 2026, which accounts for 2.8% of the world’s ultra-wealthy population, up from just over 2% 5 years ago.
In April 2026, Knight Frank, global property consultant firm, released the 20th edition of ‘The Wealth Report 2026’. As per the report, India ranked 6th position globally with estimated 19,877 Ultra-High Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and 207 billionaires in 2026, which accounts for 2.8% of the world’s ultra-wealthy population, up from just over 2% 5 years ago.
- The number of UHNWIs and billionaires in India is projected to increase by 27% (to 25,217) and 51% (to 313), respectively, by 2031.
Key Findings:
UHNWIs: Globally, the number of UHNWIs increased from 551,435 (in 2021) and 713,626 (in 2026) indicating to nearly 89 new UHNWIs being created every day over the last 5 years.
Top 5 Wealth Market: As per the report, the United States of America (USA) continued to be the world’s dominant wealth market, with 251,352 UHNWIs in 2026, followed by China (121,677 UHNWIs), Germany (38,215), and the United Kingdom (UK) (27,876).
India-Specific: The report revealed that the number of billionaires in India increased 58% over the last 5 years to 207 in 2026, which makes it the 3rd-largest globally, after the USA (914), and China (485).
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