From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-22 12:03:00

In 2025, there are a record 2,781 billionaires globally, with a combined worth of $14.2 trillion. The top 20 richest billionaires added $700 billion to their wealth since 2023. Most billionaires don’t worry about splitting their generational wealth among heirs, as there’s usually more than enough to go around.

Aquarius is the most popular astrological sign among billionaires, with notable Aquarians including Carlos Slim Helu and Michael Bloomberg. Only a few of the top 20 richest people in the world wear glasses. Billionaires like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg had success after dropping out of college, but others like Michael Bloomberg and Larry Page completed their degrees.

Only 10% of male billionaires are bald, with Jeff Bezos being one of them. Some billionaires credit early career failures for motivating them to achieve later success. Philanthropic billionaires like MacKenzie Scott, Chuck Feeney, and Bill and Melinda Gates have given away billions. Some billionaires, like Jeff Bezos, drive modest cars despite their wealth.

The path to success for self-made billionaires often starts with normal jobs like newspaper delivery or fast-food work. Golf, football, skiing, tennis, and basketball are popular sports among billionaires. While banking and finance produce many billionaires, tech elites like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg dominate the top of the list. The U.S. is home to the most billionaires, with China and India following closely behind.



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