Forbes has been tracking the world’s billionaires since 1987, when we uncovered just 140 of them. It took 20 years to cross the 1,000 mark, and by 2017, the count had doubled to 2,000. Fast forward to 2025, and we’ve hit another historic milestone: 3,028 billionaires made this year’s list—247 more than last year. Not only is the billionaire club growing, but its members are wealthier than ever, with a combined net worth of $16.1 trillion, up nearly $2 trillion from 2024.
The U.S. leads the pack with a record 902 billionaires, followed by China (516, including Hong Kong) and India (205). Our calculations are based on stock prices and exchange rates as of March 7, 2025. For the most up-to-date net worths, visit our real-time billionaires ranking.
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