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
Characteristic
Number 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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