According to the Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2014, there are more billionaires in the world than ever. In 2013, there were 2,170 of them and this increased by seven percent in 2014 to 2,325. Collectively, these individuals (only 286 of them are women) have a combined worth of a whopping $7.3 trillion.
Where do most of the world’s billionaire’s live? Europe has the
highest concentration in 2014 with 775, 9 more than in 2013. North
America has the second highest billionaire population with 609 while
Asia comes third with 560. Africa actually suffered a decline in its
small billionaire population over the past year – it fell from 42 to 40.
Mexican business magnate Carlos Slim Helú is the world’s top billionaire with $81.1 billion, ahead of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet who have $80.2 and $65.8 billion respectively.
Mexican business magnate Carlos Slim Helú is the world’s top billionaire with $81.1 billion, ahead of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet who have $80.2 and $65.8 billion respectively.
Source: Forbes
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