Statistics
The table below lists numerous statistics relating to billionaires, including the net worth of the world's wealthiest individuals since 2007. Data is from the Forbes list of billionaires, with currency figures given in U.S. dollars.
| Year | Total number of billionaires | Combined wealth of known billionaires | Number of U.S. billionaires | Number of Russian billionaires | Number of Chinese billionaires | Wealthiest individual | Wealthiest individual's net worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,226 | $4.6 trillion | 425 | 96 | 95 | Carlos Slim | $69 billion |
| 2011 | 1,210 | $4.5 trillion | 413 | 101 | 115 | Carlos Slim | $74 billion |
| 2010 | 1,011 | $3.6 trillion | 404 (est.) | 62 | 89 | Carlos Slim | $53.5 billion |
| 2009 | 793 | $2.4 trillion | 359 | 32 | 28 | Bill Gates | $40 billion |
| 2008 | 1,125 | $4.4 trillion | 470 (est.) | 87 | – | Warren Buffett | $62 billion |
| 2007 | 946 | $3.5 trillion | – | – | – | Bill Gates | $56 billion |
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