Countries by Number of Billionaires 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the total number of individuals with a net worth exceeding one billion USD in 2025, according to the Forbes World's Billionaires List. The United States hosts more billionaires than any other country with over 800 individuals — a concentration reflecting Silicon Valley's wealth creation, deep capital markets, and a business culture that rewards entrepreneurial risk-taking at a scale unmatched in any other economy, though China's billionaire count has grown dramatically and now rivals the US total.

✨ AI Insight

The stark contrast between the United States and China in billionaire counts is noteworthy, with the U.S. boasting 813 billionaires compared to China's 473. This gap of 340 billionaires underscores the unique entrepreneurial ecosystem and capital markets in the U.S., particularly influenced by tech giants in Silicon Valley. Meanwhile, India's 200 billionaires indicate a growing economy, though it still lags significantly behind the top two. Countries like Germany (126) and the United Kingdom (120) show robust wealth creation but are far from the billionaire totals seen in the U.S. and China. This trend suggests that while emerging markets are rising, established economies continue to dominate the billionaire landscape.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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United States leads with 813 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 252 · median: 123.

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Gap in 2025: United States is 11.5× larger than Hong Kong.