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Net public wealth (United States)
Adults | Individuals | Average

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Net public wealth is the total value of assets (cash, housing, bonds, equities, etc.) owned by the general government sector (central government, state government, local government, and social security funds), minus its debts. The government sector - in the national accounts - includes are national, regional local governement, social security administrations, and more generally all entities relying primarily upon public financing (taxes, contributions, and other compulsory payments).

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Available series for this indicator (Net public wealth)



We source all the data from the World Inequality Database.