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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
Characteristic | Percent of billionaires |
---|---|
Less than 50 | 9.5% |
50 to 70 | 48.2% |
Over 70 | 42.2% |
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Einar H. Dyvik
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