Worldwide Billionaire Count Hits Record 3,795
How many billionaires are in the US, China, and Russia? The United States has the most wealthy people, with 1,265 billionaires—a year-over-year increase of slightly more than 11 percent.
Consensus
- The number of dollar billionaires worldwide reached 3,795 in 2015.
- The total wealth of billionaires reached $15.1 trillion.
- The growth rate of billionaires was the highest in five years.
- Investments in artificial intelligence were a key factor in the growth.
- Russia ranked fourth globally in the number of billionaires.
- Russia's billionaire count increased by 18%.
- The average age of a billionaire is 71 years.
- 62% of billionaires built their wealth independently.
- 8% of billionaires inherited their wealth fully.
- Women make up 13% of billionaires.
- The number of billionaires increased by 287 over the year.
Points of divergence
- Russia's increase in billionaires was attributed to currency fluctuations and non-resource trade with Asia. — fontanka
- The total wealth of billionaires increased by 12.8% compared to 2024, reaching $15.1 trillion. — vm
- The top 29 richest people own 27% of the total billionaire wealth, up from 7% in 2017. — kommersant
- The average billionaire's net worth is $4 billion. — tg_rian_ru
- Sberbank ranked 64th in the Fortune Global 500, with a 36.8% revenue increase to $135 billion. — vm
- Germany showed the highest growth among the top 15 countries, with a 20.1% increase. — kommersant
- The number of billionaires in the U.S. increased by 11%. — fontanka
- India ranked fifth with 132 billionaires, a 3.9% increase. — kommersant
Coverage (5 sources)
- Russia entered the top five countries with the most dollar billionaires — Фонтанка
- Number of billionaires in Russia grew twice as fast in 2025 as in the world — ЭХО / Новости
- Altrata: Number of billionaires worldwide reached record 3,800 people — Вечерняя Москва
- Number of billionaires in the world reached a record 3,800 people — Коммерсантъ
- Number of billionaires in the world set a new record – now there are 3795. — РИА Новости (Telegram)