The number of billionaires on Forbes’ 35th annual list of the world’s wealthiest exploded to an unprecedented 2,755—660 more than a year ago. Another 250 people who’d fallen off the billionaires’ list in the past came roaring back. It’s a marked change from the 2001 list of billionaires, when 49% of the total 565 billionaires were self-made. We’ve got cross sections of the list as well, including the world’s richest sports team owners, the U.S. states with the most billionaires and California’s billionaires. See here for the full list of the world’s billionaires and our methodology.

Source: Forbes April 06, 2021 10:00 UTC