Global Wealth Percentile Calculator
Enter your net worth and annual income to see where you rank among all 8 billion people on Earth. Most people in developed countries are surprised by how high they rank globally.
Over half the world's adults have a net worth under $10,000. Your position may be more global-top-tier than you realise.
Top 10%
threshold: ~$100K net worth globally
$10K
median adult net worth worldwide
46%
of global wealth owned by the top 1%
The global wealth picture
The global 1%
To be in the global top 1% requires a net worth of roughly $1 million. In the US alone, there are over 22 million millionaires — about 6.7% of the US population, and all of them are in the global top 1%.
What this means for giving
If you're in the global top 10–20%, you have significantly more capacity to donate and invest than you might feel. Even small amounts by US standards can have enormous impact globally.
Relative vs absolute poverty
The World Bank defines extreme poverty as under $2.15/day. About 700 million people live below this line. Understanding global wealth distribution helps contextualise debates about inequality.
How the global percentile is estimated
Estimates are based on Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report and World Bank income distribution data. The calculation uses a logarithmic approximation of the global wealth distribution curve.
Results are estimates — precise global data on individual wealth is not available. The calculator gives a reasonable indication based on publicly available distributional data.