Global Billionaire Count Hits Record 3,428, Wealth Concentrates in Three Countries
Forbes reports a record 3,428 billionaires worldwide, with over 51% concentrated in just three countries, highlighting growing wealth concentration.
According to the latest Forbes Billionaires ranking, the number of billionaires globally has reached an all-time high of 3,428, spread across 80 countries and territories.
More than half of these billionaires (over 51%) are based in just three nations, underscoring a sharp concentration of wealth and entrepreneurship in a handful of major economies. The data points to an ongoing trend of capital and opportunity funneling into a few dominant markets.
Source: First Squawk