Record Number of Billionaires Reach New Wealth Heights
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The number of billionaires globally reached a record 3,028 in 2025, with a combined net worth of $16.1 trillion. Elon Musk reclaimed the title of world's richest person with an estimated $342 billion, followed by Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos. The U.S. has the most billionaires (902), followed by China (516) and India (205). 288 newcomers joined the list, including celebrities like Bruce Springsteen and Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, 107 individuals from the previous year's list fell below the billionaire threshold.
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