The Billionaire Boom: Record Wealth and New Faces

The Billionaire Boom: Record Wealth and New Faces

By
Yasuhiro Suzuki
1 min read

The global billionaire population has hit an all-time high at 2,781, amassing a staggering wealth of $14.2 trillion. This marks an unprecedented surge with 141 more billionaires compared to 2023 and 26 surpassing the previous record set in 2021. The concentration of wealth among the elite is evident, with 14 individuals now belonging to the $100 Billion Club, collectively holding 14% of all billionaire wealth. Notably, Bernard Arnault leads the rankings with a worth of $233 billion, followed by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. The tech industry has played a significant role in this wealth surge, with the combined wealth of the world’s tech billionaires surpassing $2.6 trillion. Additionally, new faces have emerged, including notable celebrities like Taylor Swift and successful individuals in the technology and business sectors. The report also delves into the geographic distribution of billionaires, revealing insights about self-made billionaires, the impact of wealth transfer, and the age dynamics among the billionaires.

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