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Published Apr 03, 2024
Published Apr 03, 2024
Forbes Billionaires 2024: 2,781 global tycoons, Arnault leads, Swift debuts
By Vivek Dubey
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.
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