Ranked: The Countries With the Most Billionaires in 2026

The Countries With the Most Billionaires in 2026

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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
16	Thailand	Asia	40
17	South Korea	Asia	37
18	Sweden	Europe	35
18	Türkiye	Europe	35
20	Spain	Europe	34
21	Israel	Middle East	31
22	UAE	Middle East	28
23	Mexico	Americas	27
23	Monaco	Europe	27
25	Saudi Arabia	Middle East	17
26	Philippines	Asia	16
26	Malaysia	Asia	16
28	Chile	Americas	15
28	Denmark	Europe	15
30	Austria	Europe	14
—	Other	Various	173

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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