The world’s billionaires—only 3,311 individuals—represent almost $11.8 trillion in wealth. The global billionaire population continued to grow in 2021, increasing by 3%. According to the latest Forbes report, the world’s billionaires are concentrated in the United States, China, and India, with the U.S. having the highest number of billionaires.
Billionaires by Region
Rank #6 Region Africa Number of billionaires 46 Collective Billionaire Wealth $104 billion
The number of billionaires in Africa has increased by 9% since 2020, with 46 billionaires in 2021. South Africa is home to the most billionaires in Africa, with 18 billionaires. Nigeria is second with 8 billionaires, followed by Egypt with 5 billionaires.
Rank #5 Region Asia-Pacific Number of billionaires 1,099 Collective Billionaire Wealth $4.4 trillion
Asia-Pacific is home to the most billionaires in the world, with 1,099 billionaires. China is the country with the most billionaires in the region, with 621 billionaires. India is second with 140 billionaires, followed by Japan with 73 billionaires.
Rank #4 Region Europe Number of billionaires 676 Collective Billionaire Wealth $2.7 trillion
Europe is home to 676 billionaires, with Germany having the most billionaires in the region with 153 billionaires. Russia is second with 92 billionaires, followed by the United Kingdom with 89 billionaires.
Rank #3 Region Latin America Number of billionaires 122 Collective Billionaire Wealth $521 billion
Latin America is home to 122 billionaires, with Mexico having the most billionaires in the region with 30 billionaires. Brazil is second with 27 billionaires, followed by Colombia with 12 billionaires.
Rank #2 Region Middle East Number of billionaires 104 Collective Billionaire Wealth $478 billion
The Middle East is home to 104 billionaires, with Saudi Arabia having the most billionaires in the region with 29 billionaires. The United Arab Emirates is second with 21 billionaires, followed by Israel with 16 billionaires.
Rank #1 Region North America Number of billionaires 1,817 Collective Billionaire Wealth $7.2 trillion
North America is home to the most billionaires in the world, with 1,817 billionaires. The United States is the country with the most billionaires in the region, with 1,770 billionaires. Canada is second with 32 billionaires, followed by Mexico with 15 billionaires.
In conclusion, the world’s billionaires are concentrated in the United States, China, and India, with the U.S. having the highest number of billionaires. Asia-Pacific is home to the most billionaires in the world, with 1,099 billionaires. Europe is home to 676 billionaires, with Germany having the most billionaires in the region. Latin America is home to 122 billionaires, with Mexico having the most billionaires in the region. The Middle East is home to 104 billionaires, with Saudi Arabia having the most billionaires in the region. North America is home to the most billionaires in the world, with 1,817 billionaires.