Here’s How Much Money You Need to Be Part of the 1%

Here’s How Much Money You Need to Be Part of the 1% According to the 2018 Global Wealth Report from Credit Suisse Research Institute, you need a net worth of $871,320. Credit Suisse defines wealth as “the value of financial assets plus real assets owned by households, minus their debts.” More than 19 million Americans are in the
1% worldwide. China is now in second place with 4.2 million citizens among the world’s top 1%. To be in the top 10% worldwide, you would need a net worth of $93,170. If you have at least $4,210 to your name, you’re still richer than half of the world’s population.