The highest number of billionaires in 2022 were found in North America, reaching over 1,000. 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 2022, by region
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Altrata. (May 31, 2023). Number of billionaires worldwide in 2022, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/620926/global-billionaire-population-by-region/
Altrata. "Number of billionaires worldwide in 2022, by region." Chart. May 31, 2023. Statista. Accessed January 08, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/620926/global-billionaire-population-by-region/
Altrata. (2023). Number of billionaires worldwide in 2022, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 08, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/620926/global-billionaire-population-by-region/
Altrata. "Number of Billionaires Worldwide in 2022, by Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 May 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/620926/global-billionaire-population-by-region/
Altrata, Number of billionaires worldwide in 2022, by region Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/620926/global-billionaire-population-by-region/ (last visited January 08, 2025)
Number of billionaires worldwide in 2022, by region [Graph], Altrata, May 31, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/620926/global-billionaire-population-by-region/