Wealth distribution is one of the significant indicators of equality in society. Although it is uneven in most countries, the level of inequality matters.
In the first quarter of 2025, the top 10% of households in the euro area held 57.4% of total net wealth, while the top 5% alone accounted for 44.5% according to the European Central Bank (ECB). In contrast, the bottom 50% of households only held around 5% of wealth. These figures show the remarkable inequality in wealth distribution across Europe.
