Visual Capitalist - MoneyRanked: The Countries With the Most Billionaires in 2026 - Published 5 hours ago on June 22, 2026 - By Bruno Venditti

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MoneyRanked: The Countries With the Most Billionaires in 2026

Published 5 hours ago on June 22, 2026

By Bruno Venditti

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This visualization ranks countries by the number of billionaires living there in 2026.

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The Countries With the Most Billionaires in 2026

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Key Takeaways

China now has more billionaires than the U.S., with 1,110 compared to 1,000.

China and the U.S. are home to more than half of the world’s billionaires.

India ranks a distant third with 308 billionaires, ahead of every European country.

China is now home to more billionaires than any other country in the world.

According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, China has 1,110 billionaires, surpassing the United States. Together, the two countries account for more than half of the global billionaire population, highlighting how concentrated extreme wealth has become.

This visualization ranks countries by the number of billionaires living there in 2026. Wealth calculations are a snapshot as of January 15, 2026.

China Pulls Ahead

According to Hurun, 75% of China’s billionaires were not on the list 10 years ago.

This statistic shows how quickly the shift has happened, helping put China at the top of the rankings.

Rank

Country

Region

Number of Billionaires

1 🇨🇳 China Asia 1,110

2 🇺🇸 USA --         Americas 1,000

3 🇮🇳 India        Asia 308

4 🇩🇪 Germany Europe 171

5 🇬🇧 UK    Europe       150

6 🇨🇭 Switzerland Europe 114

7 🇷🇺 Russia Europe 105

8 🇧🇷 Brazil Americas        77

9 🇨🇦 Canada Americas 75

10 🇮🇹 Italy  Europe   73

11 🇫🇷 France Europe   71

12 🇦🇺 Australia Oceania 61

13 🇸🇬 Singapore Asia 59

14 🇮🇩 Indonesia Asia 44

15 🇯🇵 Japan   Asia 42

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The U.S. Remains a Billionaire Powerhouse

The U.S. ranks second, but remains one of the most important centers of global wealth.

Its 1,000 billionaires reflect deep capital markets, a large technology sector, and decades of entrepreneurship. The country is also home to many of the world’s largest companies by market value.

Even after being overtaken by China, the U.S. still accounts for roughly one-quarter of the global billionaire population. It also has a higher population of ultra-rich people (>$30MM net worth) overall.

India Holds Third Place

India ranks third with 308 billionaires, far ahead of Germany in fourth place.

Its billionaire class has grown alongside the country’s expanding consumer market, technology sector, and industrial base.

India’s large population and rising wealth levels could support further billionaire growth in the years ahead.

Europe’s Billionaire Base Is Broad

Europe has several countries in the top rankings, including Germany, the UK, Switzerland, Russia, Italy, and France.

Germany leads Europe with 171 billionaires, followed by the UK with 150.

Switzerland also stands out with 114 billionaires despite its smaller population.

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