Wealth Topography: Mountains of Assets and Seas of Debt

Households own properties and financial investments, and owe debt. Asset composition varies by country and time due to factors including demographics, financial markets, taxes, preferences, and pensions. Improving our understanding of how households hold wealth can inform policies that promote growth, stability, and fairness in society. Visualize and explore different asset classes as mountains atop seas of debt, retrieving data from national balance sheets, financial accounts, and household surveys.