Countries with the Most Billionaires 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the number of billionaires (individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 billion USD) resident within their borders in 2025, according to Forbes. The United States leads with over 800 billionaires, followed by China and India. AI-assisted data.

✨ AI Insight

The disparity in billionaire counts is striking, with the United States housing nearly double the number of billionaires compared to China, which ranks second with 406. This gap of 407 billionaires underscores the unique economic environment and entrepreneurial ecosystem present in the U.S. Conversely, India, with 185 billionaires, shows a growing trend in wealth concentration, though it still lags behind the top two. Countries like Germany and Russia, with 132 and 120 billionaires respectively, illustrate a more modest but significant presence in the billionaire landscape, while the United Kingdom and Switzerland continue to be prominent wealth hubs. The data suggests that economic policies, market opportunities, and innovation play crucial roles in fostering billionaire growth.

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: 239 · median: 126.

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Gap in 2025: United States is 12.1× larger than Hong Kong.