New Zealand edition
Am I rich in New Zealand?
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What counts as rich in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, wealth is heavily tied to property: for many families the house is by far their largest asset. KiwiSaver balances add a growing share on top.
The median adult in New Zealand holds about NZ$254,000. The top 10% starts at roughly NZ$1.5 million, and the top 1% at about NZ$5.8 million.
| To be in the… | You need about |
|---|---|
| Richer half | NZ$254,000 |
| Top 25% | NZ$666,000 |
| Top 10% | NZ$1.5 million |
| Top 1% | NZ$5.8 million |
Net wealth per adult, in NZD, 2024 estimates from the World Inequality Database. Couples split their wealth equally.
New Zealand vs the world
A typical adult in New Zealand, with about NZ$254,000, is already in the top 10% of the world. To join the world's top 10%, an adult needs about NZ$234,000 in local money. Plenty of people in New Zealand are richer by world standards than they feel.
Questions people in New Zealand ask
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in New Zealand?
About NZ$1.5 million per adult, according to the World Inequality Database.
Is NZ$500,000 a lot in New Zealand?
It puts an adult in about the top 32% in New Zealand, and in the top 6% of the world.
Does KiwiSaver count?
Yes. Include your KiwiSaver balance along with property, savings and investments.