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The United States, which hosts nearly one-third of the world's billionaires—1,265—ranked first by a significant margin. This figure rose by 11.5% in 2024.
China ranked second with 363 billionaires (+13.1%), while Germany took third place with 221 individuals on the list (+20.1%). Germany exhibited the highest growth among the leading 15 nations.
The combined wealth of billionaires rose 12.8% to an all-time high of $15.1 trillion. The 29 wealthiest individuals in the world represent 27% of the overall billionaire wealth, increasing from 7% in 2017.
Analysts have pinpointed the surge in artificial intelligence funding as a primary factor for growth this year.
source: altrata.com
China ranked second with 363 billionaires (+13.1%), while Germany took third place with 221 individuals on the list (+20.1%). Germany exhibited the highest growth among the leading 15 nations.
The combined wealth of billionaires rose 12.8% to an all-time high of $15.1 trillion. The 29 wealthiest individuals in the world represent 27% of the overall billionaire wealth, increasing from 7% in 2017.
Analysts have pinpointed the surge in artificial intelligence funding as a primary factor for growth this year.
source: altrata.com