How many family offices are there, how much do they manage, and where are they headed? This page collects the most-cited family office statistics for 2026 — leading with The Family Office Association’s (TFOA) own research and network data, followed by the latest third-party industry figures. Each statistic names its source.

TFOA Network & Research

Founded in 2007, TFOA is a global peer network for single family offices. Our community and proprietary member research offer a rare, direct window into how single family offices actually operate.

  • 1,500+ single family offices in the TFOA network.
  • 1,800+ investment professionals and 600+ bankers, attorneys, and accountants across the community.
  • In TFOA’s SFO Direct Investing Survey (June 2022, 39 single family office principals and executives): over 80% make direct investments in private companies; most complete 1–3 direct deals per year; families lead the deal less than 30% of the time; and most operate with lean teams of just 1–5 people.

How Many Family Offices Are There?

  • There were an estimated 8,030 single family offices worldwide in 2024, up from roughly 6,130 in 2019.
  • The number is projected to exceed 10,720 by 2030 — a 75% increase over 2019.

Source: Deloitte Private, Defining the Family Office Landscape, 2024.

Family Office Assets Under Management

  • Family offices held an estimated US$3.1 trillion in assets in 2024, projected to rise 73% to US$5.4 trillion by 2030 (Deloitte).
  • The average family office manages roughly US$1.1 billion, with an average family net worth of US$2.7 billion (UBS).

Where Are Family Offices Located?

By region in 2024 (Deloitte): North America 3,180 · Asia Pacific 2,290 · Europe 2,020 · Middle East 290 · South America 190 · Africa 60.

Portfolios & Asset Allocation

  • Developed-market equities and fixed income remain the backbone of portfolios at 41% of strategic allocations; North America accounts for 58% of the average portfolio.
  • 60% of family offices plan to change their strategic asset allocation within 12 months — the highest level UBS has recorded.
  • 65% are already invested in artificial intelligence across the value chain.

Source: UBS Global Family Office Report 2026 (307 family offices, avg. net worth US$2.7B).

The Great Wealth Transfer

  • An estimated US$84 trillion in wealth will transfer between generations through 2045 — updated to roughly US$124 trillion through 2048.
  • High- and ultra-high-net-worth households — just 1.5% of all households — account for 42% of the total transfer, a key driver of new family office formation.

Source: Cerulli Associates.

Learn More

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Figures reflect the most recent available reports as of 2026 and are attributed to their original publishers. Last updated July 2026.