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Global Billionaire Wealth Hits Record $15.1 Trillion Driven by AI Boom

World billionaire wealth reached a record $15.1 trillion in 2025, fueled by an AI boom and tech stock gains.

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A report published by Altrata found that the combined wealth of the world's billionaires reached a record $15.1 trillion in 2025. [1] The number of billionaires worldwide hit a record 3,795 in 2025, marking an 8.2% increase and the largest annual jump in five years. [2] Wealth-intelligence firm Altrata reported that approximately 5,000 spouses and adult children will inherit $6.6 trillion of billionaire wealth by 2035. [3] Altrata identified 150 publicly listed companies that contributed the most to billionaire wealth. [4] The report identified 29 superbillionaires worth more than $50 billion each, with a combined net worth of $4.1 trillion, representing 27% of all billionaire wealth. [5] Altrata predicts that the mega-wealthy gender gap will narrow over time as the number of female billionaires and their heirs grows. [6] The Gen X demographic is identified as the most numerous group of adult heirs in line to inherit from their wealthy parents. [7] The report states that about 1,235 female spouses, representing 90% of billionaire partners, are set to inherit a significant portion of the wealth in the next decade. [8]
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  1. A report published by Altrata found that the combined wealth of the world's billionaires reached a record $15.1 trillion in 2025. · CNBCUnited States
  2. The number of billionaires worldwide hit a record 3,795 in 2025, marking an 8.2% increase and the largest annual jump in five years. · CNBCUnited States
  3. Wealth-intelligence firm Altrata reported that approximately 5,000 spouses and adult children will inherit $6.6 trillion of billionaire wealth by 2035. · fortune.comUnited States
  4. Altrata identified 150 publicly listed companies that contributed the most to billionaire wealth. · CNBCUnited States
  5. The report identified 29 superbillionaires worth more than $50 billion each, with a combined net worth of $4.1 trillion, representing 27% of all billionaire wealth. · CNBCUnited States
  6. Altrata predicts that the mega-wealthy gender gap will narrow over time as the number of female billionaires and their heirs grows. · fortune.comUnited States
  7. The Gen X demographic is identified as the most numerous group of adult heirs in line to inherit from their wealthy parents. · fortune.comUnited States
  8. The report states that about 1,235 female spouses, representing 90% of billionaire partners, are set to inherit a significant portion of the wealth in the next decade. · fortune.comUnited States
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