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Real Estate Remains World’s Most Valuable Asset; U.S. Leads in CRE
The value of all global real estate (residential and commercial real estate and agricultural land) was $393.3 trillion as of the start of 2025, maintaining the asset’s position as the world’s most significant store of wealth and exceeding the combined value of global equities, debt and gold, according to Savills. That figure is approximately four times global GDP.
According to Savills, China remains the world’s most valuable real estate market, accounting for 23.5% of global value, followed by the United States at 20.7%. Looking strictly at commercial real estate, the U.S. retains its ranking as the most valuable market.
Paul Tostevin, head of Savills World Research, said, “While the pace of growth may vary across sectors and geographies, real estate’s long-term fundamentals remain strong: it is a store of wealth, a driver of economic growth and development, and its ability to reflect global economic shifts ensures its continued relevance in an evolving investment landscape.
He added that although shorter-term factors such as elevated interest rates and market cycles can affect the values of certain types of property, “long-term real estate’s position as the world’s most valuable asset class looks set to remain.”
- ◦Economy
