Global Billionaire Population Reaches Record 3,795 in 2025

According to a report by wealth intelligence firm Altrata, the number of global billionaires rose by 8.2% to a record 3,795 in 2025, marking the strongest growth in five years. Total billionaire wealth increased by 12.8% to $15.1 trillion, driven by stock market gains, monetary stimulus, and the AI investment boom. North America leads with 1,337 billionaires, followed by Europe with 1,081 and Asia with 881. The report highlights that AI-related investments in generative AI, large language models, and cloud computing have been primary drivers of wealth creat