Switzerland edition
Am I rich in Switzerland?
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What counts as rich in Switzerland?
Switzerland is famous for its high average wealth, yet most Swiss households rent rather than own their home. A big share of their wealth sits in pension savings from the second and third pillars.
The median adult in Switzerland holds about CHF 203,000. The top 10% starts at roughly CHF 1.4 million, and the top 1% at about CHF 5.8 million.
| To be in the… | You need about |
|---|---|
| Richer half | CHF 203,000 |
| Top 25% | CHF 620,000 |
| Top 10% | CHF 1.4 million |
| Top 1% | CHF 5.8 million |
Net wealth per adult, in CHF, 2024 estimates from the World Inequality Database. Couples split their wealth equally.
Switzerland vs the world
A typical adult in Switzerland, with about CHF 203,000, is already in the top 7% of the world. To join the world's top 10%, an adult needs about CHF 113,000 in local money. Plenty of people in Switzerland are richer by world standards than they feel.
Questions people in Switzerland ask
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in Switzerland?
About CHF 1.4 million per adult, according to the World Inequality Database.
Is CHF 500,000 a lot in Switzerland?
It puts an adult in about the top 30% in Switzerland, and in the top 3% of the world.
Do my pillar 2 and 3a savings count?
Yes. Include your pension fund and 3a balances along with savings, investments and property.