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How many billionaires were there in 2010?
A total of 1,011 people made the 2010, up from 793 the year before, but short of the all-time record of 1,125. The United States accounted for 403 billionaires, followed by China with 89 and Russia with 62.
How many billionaires were there in 2013?
A record total of 1,426 people made the 2013 list, representing $5.4 trillion of assets. Of those, 442 billionaires hailed from the United States. The Asian-Pacific region had 386 billionaires and Europe 366. The list also featured a record number of newcomers, 210, representing 42 different countries.
How many billionaires are there 2015?
cord 1,826 billionaires were named with an aggregated net worth of $7.05 trillion, up from $6.4 trillion in 2014. 46 of the billionaires on the list are under the age of 40. A record number of 290 people joined the list for the first time, of whom 25% hail from China, which produced a world-leading 71 newcomers.
How many billionaires are in a year?
Statistics
| Year | Total number of billionaires | Combined wealth of known billionaires |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,153-2,604 | $8.6-$8.7 trillion |
| 2018 | 2,208-2,754 | $9.1-$9.2 trillion |
| 2017 | 2,043 | $7.71 trillion |
Who was the richest person in 2014?
Bill Gates
Top 100
| No. | Name | Source(s) of wealth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Gates | Microsoft |
| 2 | Carlos Slim Helu & family | telecom |
| 3 | Amancio Ortega | retail |
| 4 | Warren Buffett | Berkshire Hathaway |
Who was the richest person in 2011?
Top 10
| No. | Name | Net worth (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Slim | $74.0 billion |
| 2 | Bill Gates | $56.0 billion |
| 3 | Warren Buffett | $50.0 billion |
| 4 | Bernard Arnault | $41.0 billion |
Who is the richest man in the world 2011?
Carlos Slim Helu
Top 100
| No. | Name | Net Worth USD billion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Slim Helu & family | 74,0 |
| 2 | Bill Gates | 56,0 |
| 3 | Warren Buffett | 50,0 |
| 4 | Bernard Arnault | 41,0 |
How many billionaires are there in 2016?
The number of billionaires increased 13% to 2,043 from 1,810 in 2016; this was the biggest change in over 30 years of tracking billionaires globally.
Who was world’s first billionaire?
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller is held to be the world’s first official billionaire, achieving that status in 1916 largely through his ownership of Standard Oil. From that point nearly a century ago, wealth has multiplied to the point where the richest men in the world top out at around $100 billion.
Who was the richest person in 2018?
Jeff Bezos
2018
| No. | Name | Net worth (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Bezos | $112 billion |
| 2 | Bill Gates | $90 billion |
| 3 | Warren Buffett | $84 billion |
| 4 | Bernard Arnault | $72 billion |
Who was the richest man in 2009?
William Gates III
| Billionaire List 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (bil US$) |
| 1 | William Gates III | 40 |
| 2 | Warren Buffett | 37 |
| 3 | Carlos Slim Helu & family | 35 |