Nearly one million people joined the ranks of US dollar millionaires worldwide in 2025, according to UBS, equivalent to more than 2,680 new millionaires a day, 112 an hour or almost two every minute.
Europe accounted for much of the growth outside the United States, with the UK adding an average of 118 new dollar millionaires a day and France 95.
At current exchange rates, $1 million is worth about €875,000.
In percentage terms, however, Eastern European countries recorded the fastest growth. The first five places in the global top 30 were all European countries, including EU member states, EU candidate countries, EFTA members and the UK.
Lithuania recorded the highest growth at 8%, meaning it gained 921 new dollar millionaires in 2025.
