The value of assets of financial institutions worldwide increased overall from 2002 to 2023, despite minor fluctuations and a drop in 2022. In 2023, the assets of financial institutions worldwide amounted to 486.4 trillion U.S. dollars, a small increase compared to the previous year.

The level of global financial assets was expected to increase from 275.2 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023 to roughly 367 trillion U.S. dollars by 2028. The United States is forecast to make up the largest portion of this global wealth, with the Asia-Pacific ranking second.

The value of total assets of financial institutions worldwide increased gradually between 2002 and 2023, despite a slight drop in 2022. Bank assets attributed for the largest segment of the total assets, with 188.7 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023. Other financial intermediaries (including money market funds, hedge funds, other investment funds, captive financial institutions and moneylenders, central counterparties, broker-dealers, finance companies, trust companies, and structured finance vehicles) followed, with total assets exceeding 154 trillion U.S. dollars.

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The country in the world with the highest gross financial assets per capita in 2023 was Switzerland, with a value of around 382,910 euros. The United States followed, with the second-highest gross financial assets per capita, with a value of around 314,930 euros. The United States was the country with the highest net financial assets per capita that year, while Switzerland ranked second.

Chile Government: Financial: Assets: Acquisitions data was reported at 430,828.281 CLP mn in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -1,004,844.108 CLP mn for Dec 2024. Chile Government: Financial: Assets: Acquisitions data is updated monthly, averaging 48,565.439 CLP mn from Jan 2005 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 241 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,136,806.252 CLP mn in Apr 2022 and a record low of -5,609,671.350 CLP mn in Mar 2023. Chile Government: Financial: Assets: Acquisitions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Chilean Budget Estimation Directory. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.F018: Government Financial Statistics.

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Canada CA: Central Government: Financial Assets data was reported at 1,649,851.000 CAD mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,517,293.000 CAD mn for 2022. Canada CA: Central Government: Financial Assets data is updated yearly, averaging 275,205.500 CAD mn from Mar 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,649,851.000 CAD mn in 2023 and a record low of 110,600.000 CAD mn in 1990. Canada CA: Central Government: Financial Assets data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.IMF.IFS: Government Finance: Balance Sheet: Annual.

The United States was the country in the world with the highest net financial assets per capita as of 2023, with around 260,320 euros. Switzerland, Denmark, and the Singapore followed.

This statistic shows the leading major financial assets worldwide between January and December 2023, by average daily trading volume. Gold had the second highest average daily trading volume at 162.2 billion U.S. dollars.

Throughout the global rankings, all countries held a positive net financial asset value, as liabilities did not exceed gross financial assets. The United States ranked in the top spot worldwide, having liabilities of roughly 18.4 trillion euros, with assets exceeding 103 trillion euros.

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Net acquisition of financial assets (% of GDP) in Kenya was reported at 1.8198 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Kenya - Net acquisition of financial assets (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Net acquisition of financial assets (% of GDP) in Colombia was reported at 0.31863 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Colombia - Net acquisition of financial assets (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Brazil BR: Central Government: Financial Assets: by Debtor: Domestic data was reported at 3,200,865.411 BRL mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,251,207.431 BRL mn for 2022. Brazil BR: Central Government: Financial Assets: by Debtor: Domestic data is updated yearly, averaging 2,230,231.271 BRL mn from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2023, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,251,207.431 BRL mn in 2022 and a record low of 813,582.937 BRL mn in 2006. Brazil BR: Central Government: Financial Assets: by Debtor: Domestic data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IMF.IFS: Government Finance: Balance Sheet: Annual.

Net acquisition of financial assets (% of GDP) in Ethiopia was reported at 0.76128 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ethiopia - Net acquisition of financial assets (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

The high net worth individuals (HNWI) and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI) in North America had the highest value of assets worldwide in 2023. The largest part of North American HNWI and UHNWI's assets were financial assets, such as cash and deposits, bonds, equities, and shares, which reached a value of over 126 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023. North American wealth management clients also had the highest liabilities, amounting to 22 trillion U.S. dollars.

Net acquisition of financial assets (current LCU) in Belgium was reported at 3637509971 LCU in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belgium - Net acquisition of financial assets (current LCU) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.