New York Retains Title as World's Wealthiest City in 2024 Report

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New York City, USA, maintains its position as the wealthiest city globally, according to the 2024 World's Wealthiest Cities Report by Henley & Partners.

An Overview of the News

  • The Bay Area in California, USA, secures the second spot, with Tokyo, Japan; Singapore; and London, UK, following closely at 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions, respectively.

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra, and Delhi are the only Indian cities among the top 50, ranked 24th and 37th, respectively.

  • The USA leads as the wealthiest country with 11 cities in the top 50.

  • China dominates the list with 5 mainland cities, along with Hong Kong and Taipei featured in the top 50.

  • Shenzhen, China, experiences the fastest growth in millionaires, with a 140% increase over the last decade.

Top 10 Wealthiest Cities

  1. New York City, USA: 349,500 millionaires, 48% growth (2013–2023).

  2. The Bay Area, USA: 305,700 millionaires, 82% growth.

  3. Tokyo, Japan: 298,300 millionaires, -5% growth.

  4. Singapore: 244,800 millionaires, 64% growth.

  5. London, UK: 227,000 millionaires, -10% growth.

  6. Los Angeles, USA: 212,100 millionaires, 45% growth.

  7. Paris & Île-de-France, France: 165,000 millionaires, 12% growth.

  8. Sydney, Australia: 147,000 millionaires, 34% growth.

  9. Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR China): 143,400 millionaires, -4% growth.

  10. Beijing, China: 125,600 millionaires, 90% growth.

About Henley & Partners:

  • CEO - Dr. Juerg Steffen

  • Headquarters - London, UK

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