As of February 2023, there were 34 sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) in Asia, more than in any other region. Sub-Saharan Africa followed with 32 SWFs. Sovereign wealth funds are state-owned funds comprised of a wide variety of assets, including bonds, stocks, precious metals, and alternative investments.
Number of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) worldwide as of February 2023, by region
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Global SWF. "Number of Sovereign Wealth Funds (Swfs) Worldwide as of February 2023, by Region ." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Feb 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267460/number-of-swfs-by-region/
Global SWF, Number of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) worldwide as of February 2023, by region Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267460/number-of-swfs-by-region/ (last visited April 19, 2024)
Number of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) worldwide as of February 2023, by region [Graph], Global SWF, February 1, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1267460/number-of-swfs-by-region/