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Number of millionaires in Haarlem has almost sextupled since 2014

The number of millionaire households in Haarlem has surged nearly sixfold since 2014, reaching approximately 7,100 households with a combined wealth of 15.9 billion euros. Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics indicates this trend mirrors national growth, largely fueled by rising housing prices across the Netherlands.

According to new data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, the number of millionaire households in Haarlem has increased nearly sixfold since 2014. There are currently approximately 7,100 households in the city with assets exceeding one million euros after debts are deducted, compared to just 1,200 in 2014. These residents collectively hold 15.9 billion euros in wealth, representing a significant portion of the city's total financial assets. While the number of wealthy households has surged, the median wealth of individual millionaires saw a slight decrease last year, potentially due to new households entering the category with wealth levels just above the threshold.

On a national level, the number of millionaire households in the Netherlands has surpassed half a million, largely driven by rising property values. Meanwhile, the financial situation for the general population in Haarlem has also improved, with the average household wealth rising to 163,400 euros. Additionally, the number of households in the city with more debt than assets has declined, with about 9,500 currently in the red.

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