The World Now Has More Billionaires Than Ever... And They've Never Been So Rich

Forbes’ 39th annual billionaires list, published yesterday, revealed that there are now 3,028 billionaires around the world, with a staggering estimated collective wealth of $16.1 trillion.

In 2010, Forbes’ annual snapshot of the world’s billionaire population showed just 1,001 members, with Mexican business magnate Carlos Slim Helú topping the rankings with $53.5 billion — a sum that would put him in 30th position in 2025. Since then, the count has more than tripled, total collective wealth has more than quadrupled from $3.6 trillion, and the average list member’s net worth has risen from about $3.6 billion to $5.32 billion.

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