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Published Apr 03, 2024

Forbes Billionaires 2024: 2,781 global tycoons, Arnault leads, Swift debuts

By Vivek Dubey

Billionaire Boom

Forbes’ 2024 list reveals 141 more billionaires than last year, totalling 2,781. Their combined worth is a staggering $14.2 trillion.

Fresh Faces

The list welcomes 26 new billionaires, contributing an additional $1.1 trillion to the total net worth.

Top 20 Triumph

The wealthiest 20 added a whopping $700 billion to their combined worth since 2023.

US Dominance

The US leads with a record 813 billionaires, followed by China (473) and India (200).

Wealthiest Individual

Bernard Arnault tops the list with a net worth of $233 billion, followed by Elon Musk ($195 billion).

$100 Billion Club

Membership in this elite club, boasting 12-figure fortunes, has increased to 14 worldwide.

India’s Richest

Mukesh Ambani, with a net worth of $116 billion, is both India’s and Asia’s richest person.

India’s Wealthy Women

Savitri Jindal is India’s richest woman, with a net worth of $33.5 billion.

Indian Newcomers

The 2024 list features 25 Indian billionaires making their debut, including Naresh Trehan and Renuka Jagtiani.

Celebrity Billionaires

Taylor Swift joins the billionaire club, alongside Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, and George Lucas, who tops the list with $5.5 billion.