Global billionaire population by region 2023

Published by S. Galan, Mar 18, 2025

The highest number of billionaires in 2023 was found in North America, reaching over 1,100. They were closely followed by Europe and Asia, whereas the gap down to the other regions of the world was significant.

Number of billionaires worldwide in 2023, by region

CharacteristicNumber of billionaires
North America 1,111
Europe 980
Asia 806
Middle East 206
Latin America and the Caribbean 148
Pacific 43
Africa 29
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November 2024

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2023

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