These cities will be very rich in 10 years

Rhine Ruhr, Germany

Rhine Ruhr Germany

Rhine-Ruhr is already one of the most successful urban areas in Germany. It's the third largest in Europe, trailing only Paris and London.

Many powerhouses of German industry and finance are based in the region, including 12 Fortune 500 companies.

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First published April 29, 2016: 5:44 AM ET
Source: McKinsey Global Institute
The ranking is based on GDP per capita. McKinsey's top 10 cities by 2025 also include Oslo, Yosu (South Korea) and San Jose (California).

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