African high-net-worth wealth rose 7% in 2025, driven by stronger gold prices and international investment, according to Capgemini's World Wealth Report
Africa's wealthy continued to accumulate assets in 2025 as rising precious metals prices and international investment helped lift high-net-worth wealth across the continent.
According to Capgemini's World Wealth Report 2026, African high-net-worth wealth rose 7% during the year, while the population of wealthy individuals increased 4.1%.
Capgemini said the growth was driven by rising precious metals prices, including gold, as well as long-term capital investment flowing into the region from international investors.
The gains came as global high-net-worth wealth rose 8.7% to a record $98.3 trillion in 2025, while the number of high-net-worth individuals increased 7.9%.
