Top Ten Wealthiest Cities Globally Unveiled
Revamped Report on Global Wealth Capital Hubs
Organized by Henley & Partners, the annual wealth index unveils the cities boasting the most ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). Scroll down to discover the top cities with the most millionaires and billionaires in 2025, and let's dig into the ranks of centi-millionaires, especially those outside the US strongholds.
Everybody's Favorite US Hotspots
- New York City still reigns supreme with 384,500 millionaires and 818 centi-millionaires, not forgetting the 66 billionaires residing in its concrete jungle.
- The sprawling San Francisco Bay Area boasts the most happiness for 342,400 millionaires, 756 centi-millionaires, and a whopping 82 billionaires in silicon valley.
- Los Angeles landlocked third with 220,600 millionaires, 516 centi-millionaires, and 45 billionaires, dreaming of fame, fortune, and the silver screen.
But what about other glittering cities?
From global financial hubs to luxurious playgrounds, these flourishing cities breed wealth like nothing else.
- Tokyo takes the top spot internationally next to US cities, with 292,300 millionaires and 237 centi-millionaires enjoying the sakura blossoms.
- The Lion City, Singapore, with its seamless mix of old and new, sits second, home to 242,400 millionaires and an undisclosed number of centi-millionaires, who revel in the city's vibrant endlessly thriving metropolis.
The battleground continues:
- London struggles hard to claim a spot with 215,700 millionaires and 352 centi-millionaires, both figures falling behind its US rivals.
- Paris, our city of love, stumbles slightly behind, with 160,100 millionaires and 277 centi-millionaires in Seine's enchanting arms.
- Hong Kong's competing status comes in next, carrying 154,900 millionaires but a vague centi-millionaire count.
- Sydney's harbor rows with 152,900 millionaires, and an undisclosed centi-millionaire population, ready to rise and challenge others on the world stage.
- Chicago, the windy city, clocks in with 127,100 millionaires, 295 centi-millionaires, and a whispered whisper of billionaires.
Centi-Millionaire Kingdoms outside the US
Metropolises like these hold their own against the US powerhouses:
- Dubai: A towering luxury emirate, home to 237 centi-millionaires, cements its position as a thriving hub outside the US.
- Moscow: The Russian capital proudly shows off whopping 178 centi-millionaires, making it a formidable opponent on the global wealth stage.
The Rising Stags
- The city of gold, Abu Dhabi, isn't far behind, with a quickening pace of 75 centi-millionaires and prospects for ravishing growth.
- Smaller yet promising cities, such as Bengaluru, Warsaw, Athens, and Malta, among others, quietly build their wealth foundation, sprouting more centi-millionaires and outpacing more established rivals in growth rates.
Gist and a Note
- Dubai and Moscow follow the US big dogs in the centi-millionaire count after New York City and the Bay Area, with exact numbers still under the radar[1][2][5].
- Cities like Los Angeles, London, and Singapore sit in the top tier, but figures remain elusive for 2025[5].
- The triumphant march of wealth doesn't stop; we'll see which cities reign supreme come the days ahead[1].
- Among the cities discussed in the report on Global Wealth Capital Hubs, San Francisco Bay Area is home to 342,400 millionaires, making it a significant contender for wealthiest cities worldwide.
- Interestingly, the wealthiest city outside the US, according to the report, is Tokyo, with 292,300 millionaires residing within its bounds.
- Surprisingly, Hong Kong, despite being a global financial hub, only has a count of centi-millionaires that remains undisclosed in the report.
- Outside the US powerhouses, Dubai emerges as a thriving hub, boasting 237 centi-millionaires within its boundaries.
