Top 10 Countries With the Most Billionaires

There are more than 3,000 billionaires across the planet, but only a handful of countries can say they’re really hoarding the wealth. This article lists old money to sudden IPO riches to show us where the billionaires are hanging out these days, and just how rich things are getting.

United States - 902 Billionaires

The U.S. leads by a mile with 902 billionaires worth a combined $6.8 trillion. That’s over 40% of the world’s billionaire wealth in one country. Elon Musk tops the charts at $342 billion, followed by Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. Tech, finance, media—name the industry, and chances are there’s a billionaire American dominating it.

China - 450 Billionaires

China remains billionaire-heavy with 450 individuals worth $1.7 trillion. That number bounced back after a dip in 2024, thanks in part to ByteDance buying back shares and boosting cofounder Zhang Yiming’s net worth to $65.5 billion. Property, tech, and real estate drove this list.

India - 205 Billionaires

Both Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani saw big losses after share slumps in their firms. Still, India holds firm in the global top three, powered by a mix of oil, infrastructure, and growing digital ventures. Their total net worth is now at $941 billion.

Germany - 171 Billionaires

The rise in billionaire Germans came from sectors like supermarkets, shipping, and manufacturing. Dieter Schwarz, of Lidl fame, is now the richest German, with $41 billion. The country’s list includes several low-profile heirs and industrial families running massive global supply chains from home offices in Hamburg and beyond.

Russia - 140 Billionaires

Russia is still stacked with big fortunes, with 140 billionaires and a collective net worth of $580 billion. Vagit Alekperov leads the pack with his Lukoil empire. Even with sanctions and shifting international ties, Russian billionaires continue to hold serious wealth in natural resources, metals, and energy.

Canada - 76 Billionaires

With 76 billionaires worth $359 billion, Canada, too, climbed into the top tier. Changpeng Zhao—founder of Binance and a Canadian citizen—tops the local chart. Wealth here spans media, tech, and investments, with familiar names like the Thomson family still holding vast portions of the national fortune.

Italy - 74 Billionaires

Giovanni Ferrero of Nutella and Kinder fame remains the richest in the country, at $38.2 billion. The fortunes are deeply tied to luxury, fashion, and food manufacturing, but there’s also steady wealth in pharmaceuticals and high-end automotive parts. Italy’s billionaire count rose to 74 this year.

France - 72 Billionaires

France is home to one of the world’s richest men: Bernard Arnault of LVMH, whose fortune was recently estimated at $233 billion. French billionaires wield enormous global influence in luxury fashion, cosmetics, and high-end spirits, with legacies tied closely to their iconic brands.

Hong Kong - 66 Billionaires

Even with a small geographic footprint, Hong Kong holds a combined $335 billion in wealth. The city’s tycoons typically have their hands in real estate, ports, or telecom, and many maintain sprawling influence across mainland China and Southeast Asia. It remains a global billionaire hub, despite rising competition.

Brazil - 56 Billionaires

Brazil has dropped to 56 billionaires, but the group is still worth $212 billion. Inflation and market volatility shaved off some fortunes, yet there’s still a strong showing of family-run empires and investor moguls. Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin is the country's richest at $34.5 billion.

United Kingdom - 55 Billionaires

The UK didn’t gain any new billionaires this year and instead held steady at 55. Still, collective wealth ticked up to $238 billion, led by hedge fund heavyweight Michael Platt at $18.8 billion. Economic shifts post-Brexit continue to shape the movement of wealth, and the billionaire club hasn’t shrunk.

Taiwan - 51 Billionaires

Taiwan has 51 billionaires—more than many would guess—with a total net worth of over $2.1 trillion, largely thanks to booming electronics and hardware manufacturing. Barry Lam of Quanta Computer leads with $11 billion. Industrialists have capitalized on global demand for semiconductors and components that power most modern devices.

Australia - 47 Billionaires

Australia is worth roughly $1.8 trillion, with mining heiress Gina Rinehart topping the list at $30.8 billion. Resource extraction continues to drive much of the nation’s wealth, but tech, biotech, and property are growing fast. Several billionaires here also hold vast ranch lands.

Sweden - 45 Billionaires

One major reason for Sweden's billionaire wealth is the ownership stakes of multinational firms. Stefan Persson, whose family controls H&M, tops the list at $16.6 billion. Others built fortunes in telecom, heavy machinery, and packaging. Sweden's industrial strength and savvy global investment have built enormous wealth.

South Korea - 30 Billionaires

Though tech leads the charge, South Korean billionaires also reflect strong family ties and corporate dynasties, often tied up in the chaebol model that still shapes the nation's economic structure. The country has 36 billionaires this year, led by Samsung's Jay Y. Lee, who has $11.5 billion.