Ranked: Billionaire Wealth by Country: The Global Distribution of Extreme Wealth
Wealth has always been unevenly distributed, but in today’s world, a select few individuals control an astonishing share of global capital. According to Visual Capitalist’s latest report, billionaire wealth is concentrated in just a handful of countries, with the U.S. leading the way by a massive margin.
The Billionaire Wealth Landscape
As of April 2024, Forbes estimates that there are over 2,700 billionaires worldwide, collectively holding $14.2 trillion in wealth. However, this wealth is far from evenly spread across nations. A closer look at the distribution reveals that the U.S. billionaires alone hold more wealth than their counterparts in the next ten countries combined.
Top 11 Countries by Billionaire Wealth (2024)
The U.S. Billionaire Dominance
The United States alone accounts for 30% of the world’s billionaires and 40% of total billionaire wealth—the highest share recorded in the past decade. The country’s wealthiest individuals, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Warren Buffett, play a significant role in shaping global markets.
However, the billionaire landscape is volatile. Since Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, major American billionaires have collectively lost $209 billion due to stock market fluctuations and economic shifts.
The Rising Billionaire Class in China and India
While the U.S. remains dominant, China and India have seen rapid billionaire growth over the last decade. Between 2015 and 2025, China experienced the greatest net gain of billionaires, overtaking many Western nations. India’s billionaire class is also expanding, reflecting the country’s economic rise and tech-driven wealth creation.
What’s Driving Billionaire Wealth?
The industries creating the most billionaires vary by country, but globally, technology, finance, and manufacturing dominate. A fascinating visualization on the Voronoi app reveals that manufacturing has generated the most billionaires over the last ten years.
Final Thoughts
Billionaire wealth is not just a reflection of individual success—it shapes economies, influences policies, and drives global investment. While the U.S. remains the powerhouse of billionaire wealth, the shifting dynamics in Asia suggest that the landscape may look very different in the coming decades.
For more insights and data visualizations on billionaire wealth, visit Visual Capitalist or explore the Voronoi app for real-time data-driven graphics.
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Ranked: Billionaire Wealth By Country 2024
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As of April 2024, Forbes estimates there are over 2,700 billionaires worldwide, with a combined net worth of $14.2 trillion.
But even among the ultra-rich, wealth is far from evenly distributed, with a significant concentration in just a few countries and among a small group of individuals.
This graphic visualizes the total wealth held by billionaires in the top 11 countries with the greatest billionaire wealth.
The data comes from Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2025.
Which Country’s Billionaires Hold the Most Wealth?
Below, we show the total wealth held by billionaires in 11 countries in 2024.
| Rank | Country | Billionaire Wealth (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 U.S. | $5.70T |
| 2 | 🇨🇳 China | $1.34T |
| 3 | 🇮🇳 India | $950B |
| 4 | 🇫🇷 France | $670B |
| 5 | 🇩🇪 Germany | $640B |
| 6 | 🇷🇺 Russia | $540B |
| 7 | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡° Hong Kong | $330B |
| 8 | 🇨🇦 Canada | $300B |
| 9 | 🇮🇹 Italy | $300B |
| 10 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | $230B |
| 11 | 🇬🇧 UK | $230B |
American billionaires hold the lion’s share of global billionaire wealth, collectively controlling $5.7 trillion—more than the combined wealth of their counterparts in the next 10 countries ($5.5 trillion).
According to Knight Frank, the U.S. is home to 30% of the world’s billionaires and accounts for 40% of total billionaire wealth, the highest share in a decade.
However, since Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, several prominent American billionaires, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bernard Arnault, have collectively lost $209 billion due to declining stock values and market downturns.
While the U.S. is currently home to the most billionaires, many of the world’s wealthiest individuals are on the move.
Between 2015 to 2025, China has seen the greatest net gain of billionaires in comparison to any other global region.
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