Billionaire wealth hits record $15 trillion as AI boom fuels global fortunes

The global billionaire population reached 3,795 in 2025, with combined wealth of $15.1 trillion, a record high.

The AI boom contributed to a 12.8% increase in billionaire wealth and an 8.2% growth in the number of billionaires.

29 'superbillionaires' hold 27% of billionaire wealth, with fortunes exceeding $50 billion, mostly tied to tech stocks.

North America leads the global billionaire population, with 1,337 billionaires, followed by Europe and Asia.