Netherlands edition
Am I rich in the Netherlands?
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What counts as rich in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands has one of the largest pension systems in the world relative to the size of its economy, so a lot of Dutch wealth sits in pension funds. Homes make up most of the rest.
The median Dutch adult holds about €180,000. The top 10% starts at roughly €825,000, and the top 1% at about €2.5 million.
| To be in the… | You need about |
|---|---|
| Richer half | €180,000 |
| Top 25% | €471,000 |
| Top 10% | €825,000 |
| Top 1% | €2.5 million |
Net wealth per adult, in EUR, 2024 estimates from the World Inequality Database. Couples split their wealth equally.
Netherlands vs the world
A typical adult in the Netherlands, with about €180,000, is already in the top 8% of the world. To join the world's top 10%, an adult needs about €121,000 in local money. Plenty of people in the Netherlands are richer by world standards than they feel.
Questions people in the Netherlands ask
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in the Netherlands?
About €825,000 per adult, according to the World Inequality Database.
Is €250,000 a lot in the Netherlands?
It puts an adult in about the top 40% in the Netherlands, and in the top 6% of the world.
Should I count my pension?
Yes, if you know an estimate of your pension savings, add it under investments.