Africa recorded the world's fastest growth in ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) last year, as lower financing costs, stronger currencies, and rising investment in critical minerals and digital infrastructure boosted wealth creation across the continent.
The number of individuals with a net worth of at least $30 million rose by 23.7 percent to 3,440 in 2025, outpacing every other region globally, according to the World Ultra Wealth Report 2026 by Altrata, a global wealth intelligence
Africa recorded the world's fastest growth in ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) last year, as lower financing costs, stronger currencies, and rising investment in critical minerals and digital infrastructure boosted wealth creation across the continent.
The number of individuals with a net worth of at least $30 million rose by 23.7 percent to 3,440 in 2025, outpacing every other region globally, according to the World Ultra Wealth Report 2026 by Altrata, a global wealth intelligence
