These 10 Countries Are Home to the Most Billionaires on Earth

View of the colorful Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and a nearby historic building along a canal in St. Petersburg, Russia, at dusk. The sky is blue and partially cloudy, with streetlights casting a warm glow on the scene.
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What the world needs is more billionaires — said no one ever. And yet, here we are. Oxfam reports that 204 new billionaires emerged in 2024; the combined wealth of billionaires worldwide grew exponentially from $13 trillion to $15 trillion. If you’re looking for where to find the most billionaires, the United States is at the top of the list.

But plenty of other countries aren’t too far behind. Take a look at the 10 countries with the highest number of billionaires, plus a few names of the wealthy that you might recognize.

1. The United States

Aerial view of a city skyline at sunset with numerous skyscrapers and a large park, featuring green spaces and winding paths. The horizon shows a river and distant urban landscape under a clear sky.
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Art Wager/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 813

Drivers of Wealth: Technology, finance, entertainment

Famous Billionaire: Elon Musk

2. China

Shanghai Skyline at Sunset
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Eloi_Omella/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 406

Drivers of Wealth: Technology, real estate, manufacturing

Famous Billionaire: Jack Ma

3. India

Taj Mahal, monument in Agra (Uttar Pradesh, India)
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mammuth/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 200

Drivers of Wealth: Technology, pharmaceuticals, energy

Famous Billionaire: Mukesh Ambani

4. Germany

Berlin skyline with Spree river at sunset, Germany
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bluejayphoto/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 132

Drivers of Wealth: Automotive, manufacturing, finance

Famous Billionaire: Susanne Klatten

5. Russia

A vibrant view of Moscow featuring the Kremlin with its clock tower and the colorful onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral. Lush green trees frame the foreground under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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Vladislav Zolotov/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 120

Drivers of Wealth: Oil, natural gas, metals

Famous Billionaire: Roman Abramovich

6. Italy

Panoramic view of Rome at sunset, showcasing iconic domes and historical architecture against a backdrop of distant mountains. The cityscape features varying shades of orange and gold from the setting sun, highlighting the intricate details of the buildings.
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Elena Sergejeva/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 73

Drivers of Wealth: Fashion, luxury goods, finance

Famous Billionaire: Giovanni Ferrero

7. Brazil

Aerial view of a modern cable-stayed bridge crossing over a river, with a backdrop of tall buildings reflecting a sunset sky. Highways and lush greenery surround the area, while cars move along the roads.
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wsfurlan/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 69

Drivers of Wealth: Energy, mining, agriculture

Famous Billionaire: Jorge Paulo Lemann

8. Hong Kong

Hong Kong's Victoria harbour
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f9photos/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 67

Drivers of Wealth: Finance, real estate, trade

Famous Billionaire: Li Ka-shing

9. Canada

Downtown Toronto
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benedek/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 67

Drivers of Wealth: Energy, finance, real estate

Famous Billionaire: David Thomson

10. United Kingdom

Big Ben in London England UK
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benedek/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 55

Drivers of Wealth: Finance, technology, real estate

Famous Billionaire: James Ratcliffe

10. France

Aerial view of a city divided by two rivers with multiple bridges. The left side is lush with greenery, while the right is densely packed with red-roofed buildings. A bright, clear sky forms the backdrop.
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anyaberkut/istockphoto

No. of Billionaires: 53

Drivers of Wealth: Luxury goods, cosmetics, finance

Famous Billionaire: Bernard Arnault

Author
Erin Kuschner

Erin Kuschner has spent the past decade as a writer and editor for both digital and print publications. Prior to joining Wealth Gang, she was a reporter and editor at Boston.com, Time Out Austin, and Time Out Los Angeles, and has written for the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Eater, and other publications.