The world could see a 'boom' of billionaires by 2031.

According to Forbes ' 40th annual list of the world's billionaires, released in March, there are 3,428 billionaires worldwide, an increase of 400 compared to last year's record number. This means the planet has gained more than one new billionaire every day for the past 12 months. This is also the highest number since the list was established in 1987.

Even more astonishing is that the wealth of billionaires is now more than $4 trillion greater than last year. The total wealth of billionaires has reached a record high of $20.1 trillion, up from $16.1 trillion in 2025. The average wealth of a billionaire is now $5.8 billion, up from $5.3 billion in 2025.

Statistics show that there are currently a record 20 people in the "billion-dollar club," the group of the super-rich. The United States is home to 15 of the 20 richest people in the world. Nearly half of these billionaires made their fortunes through technology.

Among them, billionaire Elon Musk is holding the number one position more firmly than ever with nearly $800 billion. Notably, at several points, Elon Musk's assets have exceeded $800 billion, bringing him closer to becoming the world's first trillionaire.

According to Forbes ' estimates, Elon Musk's net worth has increased by approximately $497 billion since 2025. This growth nearly doubled Elon Musk's wealth in just 12 months.

The number of billionaires globally is projected to increase by 25% over the next five years. (Photo: Chris Harris/Alamy)

According to The Guardian , figures suggest that the number of billionaires worldwide could reach nearly 4,000 by 2031, as the ultra-wealthy accumulate wealth at an increasingly rapid pace.

According to a survey by Knight Frank, the millionaire class is also growing rapidly. The number of people with at least $30 million in assets worldwide increased from 162,191 in 2021 to 713,626 today – an increase of over 300%.

According to the study, the number of billionaires is expected to grow fastest in Saudi Arabia thanks to oil. The number of billionaires will more than double from 23 in 2026 to a projected 65 in 2031.

The US has more billionaires than any other country, currently holding the record with 989 on the list, possessing a combined net worth of $8.4 trillion. Mainland China ranks second with 539 billionaires, while India is third with 229.

Meanwhile, 89 people were removed from this year's billionaire list, and another 39 billionaires have passed away.

According to a Knight Frank survey, North America is home to nearly one-third of the world's billionaires. However, projections indicate that the Asia-Pacific region will surpass North America by 2031. At that time, billionaires from the Asia-Pacific region are expected to account for 37.5% of the total, compared to 27.8% from North America.

Bang Lang (Source: Forbes, Ibtimes)

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