Top 10 Countries With The Most Billionaires: Forbes 2025 List
By Priyanka Roshan | April 2, 2025
Billionaires are shaping economies and industries worldwide. According to Forbes’ 2025 rankings, there are now over 3,000 billionaires, collectively worth a staggering $16.1 trillion. But which countries have the most? Let’s find out!
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10. United Kingdom
Total billionaires: 55 (same as last year) Total net worth: $238 billion (vs. $225bn)
Home to some of the world’s wealthiest, the UK’s billionaire club includes influential figures from finance, technology, and retail.
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9. Brazil
Total billionaires: 56 (vs. 69 last year) Total net worth: $212 billion (vs. $231bn)
Brazil remains South America’s billionaire powerhouse, with fortunes built on commodities, banking, and retail.
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8. Hong Kong
Total billionaires: 66 (vs. 67 last year) Total net worth: $335 billion (vs. $330bn)
Hong Kong, a financial hub, hosts real estate moguls and tech giants, maintaining billionaire interest despite economic shifts.
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7. Italy
Total billionaires: 74 (vs. 73 last year) Total net worth: $339 billion (vs. $302bn)
Luxury, fashion, and manufacturing fuel Italy’s billionaires, with Ferrari and Gucci leading its elite wealth.
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6. Canada
Total billionaires: 76 (vs. 67 last year) Total net worth: $359 billion (vs. $315bn)
Canada’s ultra-rich hail from industries like tech, mining, and banking.
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5. Russia
Total billionaires: 140 (vs. 120 last year) Total net worth: $580 billion (vs. $537bn)
Russia’s wealth remains tied to oil, gas, and heavy industries. Moscow houses most of the country’s billionaires.
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4. Germany
Total billionaires: 171 (vs. 132 last year) Total net worth: $793 billion (vs. $644bn)
Germany’s billionaires thrive in autos, pharma, and tech, with BMW, SAP, and Bayer driving their wealth.
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3. India
Total billionaires: 205 (vs. 200 last year) Total net worth: $941 billion (vs. $954bn)
India’s billionaires dominate tech, manufacturing, and pharma, with Mumbai housing Mukesh Ambani & Gautam Adani.
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2. China
Total billionaires: 450 (vs. 406 last year) Total net worth: $1.7 trillion (vs. $1.3trn)
China’s billionaires lead in e-commerce, tech, and real estate, with Beijing and Shenzhen as key hubs.
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1. United States
Total billionaires: 902 (vs. 813 last year) Total net worth: $6.8 trillion (vs. $5.7trn)
The US, the billionaire capital, is led by tech moguls like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos from Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
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