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The United States continues to hold the title of the billionaire capital globally, boasting 902 individuals on the Forbes Billionaires List for 2025. India has managed to maintain its position in third place, increasing its count by five billionaires from last year's total of 200. This year, the total number of billionaires worldwide has exceeded 3,000, with their combined wealth reaching a staggering $16.1 trillion. Wealth is notably concentrated, as the United States, China, and India together account for over half of the billionaires on the list.
The United States leads the ranking with 902 billionaires, an increase from 813 the previous year, and they collectively possess a wealth of $6.8 trillion. The nation is home to 13 of the 15 centi-billionaires globally, including notable figures such as Elon Musk ($342 billion), Mark Zuckerberg ($216 billion), and Jeff Bezos ($215 billion). The thriving sectors of technology, finance, and entertainment in the US continue to generate significant wealth, solidifying its dominant position in both the number of billionaires and their total net worth.
#ForbesBillionaires List: Forbes has been scanning the globe for billionaires since 1987. We found 140 of them that first year. In 2025, 3,028 entrepreneurs, investors and heirs make up the ranking. Full list: https://t.co/PXL4f7mHno (Illustration by Neil Jamieson for Forbes) pic.twitter.com/IcBqGk4l5l
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In second place, China has 450 billionaires with a combined worth of $1.7 trillion, with ByteDance's Zhang Yiming at the forefront, valued at $65.5 billion. Following in third place is India, the most populated country, which now has 205 billionaires, up from 200 last year. Mukesh Ambani is recognized as the wealthiest individual in India, amassing a fortune of $92.5 billion, followed by Gautam Adani, who has a net worth of $56.3 billion.
Here are the top 10 billionaire nations in 2025:
1. United States
Total billionaires: 902 (up from 813 last year)
Total net worth: $6.8 trillion
2. China
Total billionaires: 450 (up from 406 last year)
Total net worth: $1.7 trillion
3. India
Total billionaires: 205 (up from 200 last year)
Total net worth: $941 billion
4. Germany
Total billionaires: 171 (up from 132 last year)
Total net worth: $793 billion
5. Russia
Total billionaires: 140 (up from 120 last year)
Total net worth: $580 billion
6. Canada
Total billionaires: 76 (up from 67 last year)
Total net worth: $359 billion
7. Italy
Total billionaires: 74 (up from 73 last year)
Total net worth: $339 billion
8. Hong Kong
Total billionaires: 66 (down from 67 last year)
Total net worth: $335 billion
9. Brazil
Total billionaires: 56 (down from 69 last year)
Total net worth: $212 billion
10. United Kingdom
Total billionaires: 55 (same as last year)
Total net worth: $238 billion
