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    Of the 3,194 billionaires worldwide in 2022, nearly half were between 50 and 70 years old. Moreover, more than 40 percent were above 70 years, whereas only 10 percent were below 50 years. A clear majority of the world's billionaires are men.

    Age distribution of billionaires globally in 2022

    CharacteristicPercent of billionaires
    Less than 509.5%
    50 to 7048.2%
    Over 7042.2%

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    Age distribution of billionaires globally 2022 | Statista? ›

    Of the 3,194 billionaires worldwide in 2022, nearly half were between 50 and 70 years old. Moreover, more than 40 percent were above 70 years, whereas only 10 percent were below 50 years. A clear majority of the world's billionaires are men.

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    Who are billionaires at the age of 50? ›

    2022
    No.NameAge
    1Elon Musk50
    2Jeff Bezos58
    3Bernard Arnault & family73
    4Bill Gates66
    6 more rows

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    What percentage of the world population are billionaires? ›

    There are even fewer billionaires — a little less than 2,700 worldwide or a number that rounds down to 0% of the global population.

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    What is the breakdown of billionaires? ›

    90 percent of billionaires are male; 65 percent are white; 60 percent are 60 years old or older.

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    How many billionaires are there in the world 2022? ›

    While there were a total of 3,194 billionaires worldwide in 2022, a high number of the world's population owns less than 10,000 U.S. dollars. As a result, nearly half of the world's wealth is owned by the richest percent, highlighting the issue of global inequality.

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    What is the age distribution of billionaires? ›

    Of the 3,194 billionaires worldwide in 2022, nearly half were between 50 and 70 years old. Moreover, more than 40 percent were above 70 years, whereas only 10 percent were below 50 years. A clear majority of the world's billionaires are men.

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    What percentage of 50 year olds are millionaires? ›

    How old is the average millionaire and how much do they earn?
    Age Group18-2950-59
    % of Millionaire Households1.05%24.82%
    May 27, 2024

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    What nationality has the most billionaires? ›

    United States of America

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    How much wealth do you need to join the richest 1% around the world? ›

    You now need a net worth of at least $5.8 million in order to be part of that small but elite group, according to the upcoming 2024 wealth report from Knight Frank.

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    How many Americans are billionaires? ›

    In 2023, there were around 748 billionaires in the United States. This was a slight increase from the previous year's total of 704, and a significant increase from the 66 billionaires in 1990.

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    What net worth is considered a billionaire? ›

    A billionaire is a person with a net worth of at least one billion units of a given currency, usually of a major currency such as the United States dollar, euro, or pound sterling. It is a sub-category of the concept of the ultra high-net-worth individual.

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    What state has the most billionaires? ›

    California

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    What is the average billionaire? ›

    The average billionaire is 66, and the oldest person in the ranks is 102. Still, a select few have gotten super-rich super young. This year, the 25 youngest people on the Forbes' World's Billionaires list are all 33 or younger. Together they are worth $110 billion.

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    Which continent has the least billionaires? ›

    Number of billionaires worldwide in 2022, by region
    CharacteristicNumber of billionaires
    Middle East187
    Latin America and the Caribbean141
    Africa46
    Pacific41
    3 more rows
    Jul 4, 2024

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    How many female billionaires are there? ›

    There were 337 women listed on the world's billionaires as of 4 April 2023, up from 327 in 2022.

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    Are there any trillionaires? ›

    Not Yet, But We'll See One Soon. A trillion dollars is a phenomenal sum of money, equivalent to 1,000 billion dollars.

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    How rich is the average 50 year old? ›

    Average net worth by age
    Age of head of familyMedian net worthAverage net worth
    35-44$135,300.$548,070.
    45-54$246,700.$971,270.
    55-64$364,270.$1,564,070.
    65-74$410,000.$1,780,720.
    2 more rows

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    Can I still get rich at 50? ›

    But even if you missed out on those earlier opportunities to build wealth, you can still get rich in your 50s. “Even if you find yourself in the Gen X or early Boomer category, achieving millionaire status is still possible,” said Joe Camberato, CEO of National Business Capital.

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    Who are the successful people who started after 50? ›

    Look no further than three-star Michelin chef, Helene Darroze, HuffPost founder Arianna Huffington, Coca-Cola inventor John Stith Pemberton and McDonald's Ray Kroc. Each created a successful business after 50.

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    Who was the richest person in the 50s? ›

    The Complete List of the Richest People on the Planet From 1900-2023
    YearRichest PersonNet Worth (in billions)
    1950sJ.Paul Getty$1 (1958)
    1940sHenry Ford$14.6 (1947)
    1930sJohn D. Rockefeller$1.4 (1937)
    1920sJohn D. Rockefeller$1.2(1920)
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