How Many Billionaires are there in The World?

As of 2024, there are an estimated 2,781 billionaires in the world according to Forbes. This is a record high, with 141 more billionaires than last year.

Here’s a list of the top 25 billionaires, keeping in mind that net worth can fluctuate:

Rank	Name	Net Worth (USD Billion)	Industry	Country
1	Bernard Arnault & family	184.5	Luxury Goods	France
2	Elon Musk	177.8	Technology, Aerospace	United States
3	Gautam Adani & family	155.5	Infrastructure, Commodities	India
4	Jeff Bezos	153.8	Technology, Retail	United States
5	Steve Ballmer	140.5	Technology	United States
6	Larry Ellison	136.9	Technology	United States
7	Charles Koch	114.8	Industrial Manufacturing	United States
8	Dieter Schwarz	113.1	Retail	Germany
9	Mukesh Ambani	106.6	Oil & Gas, Telecom	India
10	Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family	102.9	L’Oreal	France
11	Larry Page	101.1	Technology	United States
12	Sergey Brin	98.3	Technology	United States
13	Warren Buffett	97.2	Investment	United States
14	Steve Jobs (estate)	96.5	Technology	United States
15	Ma Huateng (Pony Ma) & family	91.3	Technology	China
16	Michael Bloomberg	88.4	Media, Finance	United States
17	Carlos Slim Helú & family	87.6	Telecom, Infrastructure	Mexico
18	Charles Koch (estate)	84.5	Industrial Manufacturing	United States
19	David Thomson & family	83.2	Media	Canada
20	Mark Zuckerberg	80.7	Technology	United States
21	Walton family (Walmart)	78.4	Retail	United States
22	Phil Knight & family	77.3	Apparel	United States
23	Michael Dell	76.1	Technology	United States
24	Abigail Johnson & family	73.3	Investment	United States
25	Hui Ka Yan & family	72.8	Real Estate	China

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The luxury goods industry continues to be a major source of wealth, with Bernard Arnault remaining the richest person in the world.
Tech giants like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Larry Page continue to dominate the top ranks.
Gautam Adani’s rise in wealth reflects the booming Indian economy.
There’s a significant presence of American billionaires, highlighting the country’s strong entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Several families, like the Waltons (Walmart) and Koch brothers, have multiple members on the list, showcasing the power of generational wealth.

Keep in mind: This list is based on publicly available information and can change due to fluctuations in stock prices and other factors.

What countries do the worlds billionaires live in?

As of 2024, the countries with the most billionaires are:

China: Holding the top spot with an estimated 814 billionaires, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024. However, this is down from previous years. (This includes Hong Kong which is a Special Administrative Region of China but often counted separately in wealth reports)
United States: Following closely behind with 800 billionaires according to Forbes. This number has grown significantly in recent years.
India: Experiencing a wealth boom with an estimated 271 billionaires.

While China and the US dominate the billionaire landscape, several other countries have significant numbers of ultra-wealthy individuals, including:

Germany (132)
Russia (120) (Note: This number might be impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine)
Italy (73)
Brazil (69)
United Kingdom (55)
France (53)
Canada (67)

It’s important to note that billionaire rankings can vary slightly depending on the source (Forbes, Hurun Report, etc.) due to differing methodologies. However, the overall trend of China, US, and India leading the pack remains consistent.