The United States leads the world in the number of billionaires, boasting a record 902 individuals with a combined net worth of $6.8 trillion, according to Forbes's World's Billionaires List 2025. This represents a significant portion of the world's total billionaire wealth. Elon Musk tops the list as the richest person with a net worth of $342 billion. China holds the second position with 450 billionaires, possessing a total wealth of $1.7 trillion. Despite economic challenges, China maintains a strong presence in the global billionaire landscape. Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance, is currently the wealthiest person in China, with a fortune of $65.5 billion. India ranks third with 205 billionaires, collectively worth $941 billion. Mukesh Ambani leads among Indian billionaires with a net worth of $92.5 billion. These figures highlight the shifting dynamics of wealth creation and economic influence worldwide.
US Dominates 2025 Billionaires List, China and India Follow
Edited by: Olga Sukhina
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