Band 9: The chart below gives information about global population percentages and distribution of wealth by region.

The diagram illustrates the proportions of population and global wealth across various regions.

Overall, all the regions depicted, with the exception of North America, Europe, and Rich Asia-Pacific, have large populations but relatively low wealth. Notably, China has the highest percentage of the global population, while North America is home to the largest share of wealthy individuals in the world.

According to the chart, North America accounts for approximately 35% of global wealth, which is 30% more than its share of the population. In second place, Europe holds 30% of global wealth, effectively doubling its population share. Rich Asia-Pacific ranks third, capturing 24% of global wealth while only representing 5% of the global population. In contrast, all remaining regions account for less than 5% of the world’s population, with India and Africa having the lowest figures.

In terms of global population, China leads with around 24%, significantly higher than the figures for India, Europe, and other Asia-Pacific regions, which each account for approximately 15%. Meanwhile, Africa comprises 10% of the world population, whereas Latin America and the Caribbean account for only about 7%.