In a new report that measures the total wealth amassed by individuals, Japan has been ranked the third-richest country in the world, with the UK in fifth place, City A.M. reported on 3 November.
The US took first place, China second and Germany fourth. In terms of average wealth per person, the UK was ranked fourth with £97,904 in owned assets per individual, surpassing Japan’s £79,796.
Between 2000 and 2015, Indonesia has had the most wealth growth among the top 20 countries, with a 362% increase, followed by China (341%) and Russia (253%).