In the world’s richest world, a historic transformation is underway. This year, about 142,000 millionaire Planning to relocate – bringing familiar luxury goods such as London penthouses and French estates behind to support more opportunities and financial stability abroad.
Although I like it for a long time Switzerlandthe United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continue to attract their wealthy population, a little-known Eastern European country has just been crowned the fastest-growing millionaires hub in the world.
Nested between the blue Adriatic sea ocean and towering Diner AlpsAccording to Montenegro, the number of millionaires has increased by 124% over the past decade. Henry Private Wealth Migration Report 2025.
Although its soaring 2800 millionaire population is still attracted by many other countries, the Balkan countries have attracted a wave of interest, partly because of their former investments – Citizenship Program (often called ‘Gold Passport’).
Overall, Montenegro remains particularly attractive due to European proximity and financial flexibility, thanks to private directors of Dominic Volek, a private client of Henry & Partners. Plus, the view is unparalleled.
Volek tells wealth.
“Combined with the Adriatic coastline, luxury real estate products and an attractive Mediterranean lifestyle, the country has become the go-to destination for lifestyle motivational investors.”
Outstanding time for millionaires to immigrate
The report said it is expected to bring more millionaires to the move next year – 165,000 people are expected to migrate to green ranches around the world.
Recent Geopolitical instability,,,,, Macroeconomic headwindand Social and political division Volker said only accelerated the extreme desire for migration. So many that some people start calling it ‘Huge wealth migration. ‘
“As major powers become increasingly tangled, global investors are increasingly taking political risks into consideration for residence and portfolio decisions,” Volek said.
this UAE Especially because the country has successfully attracted high net worth immigrants because of its political stability and business-friendly. The country also has gold visa plan, which makes it a popular destination for the rich. In fact, the country expects to have a net worth of about 98 million this year.
Wealth is moving from Western Europe
While European countries like Montenegro, Malta and Poland are experiencing significant growth in millionaires, other parts of the continent are escaping the packing and departure of their wealthy citizens. In fact, this is the first time in the world that European countries have leaked out as millionaires in a decade, with the UK ranking first.
1,650 million people are expected to leave the British Isles this year, with a total value of approximately US$91.8 billion. This means 9% UK millionaires population decline In part, thanks to Brexit, political uncertainty and Changes in non-tax taxes.
“Despite this wave, the UK is still an ideal destination for high net worth individuals – especially Americans and current Trump administration disappoint” Write Henley & Partners CEO Juerg Steffen is along with the report press release. “However, without a viable access path, the country cannot offset the outflow, thereby increasing imbalance between incoming and coming wealth.”
Volker said European compatriots, including France, Spain and Germany, also had signs of concern about wealth migration. He explained that between 2023 and 2024, inquiries about alternative residence and citizenship among German millionaires increased by 114%.
“This trend shows that confidence erosion of wealthy European elites is wider, with potential long-term impacts on regional financial stability and innovation,” Volek said.
