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Forbes has released its 39th annual list of the world's billionaires, highlighting several key points:?
Elon Musk returns to the top: After two years in second place, Elon Musk has reclaimed the top spot as the richest person in the world. ?Forbes
More than 3,000 billionaires: The list includes over 3,000 individuals with a combined net worth of $16 trillion. ?
The United States leads: The US has the most billionaires, reaching a record 902 individuals with a combined wealth of $6.75 trillion. China follows with 450 billionaires, while India ranks third with 205.
$100 billion club: A record 15 people now have 12-figure fortunes, including Jeff Bezos ($215 billion) and Larry Ellison ($192 billion). ?
Donald Trump's wealth surges: President Donald Trump has doubled his fortune to $5.1 billion, thanks in part to investments in cryptocurrencies. ?
288 newcomers: This year's list includes 288 new billionaires, including Bruce Springsteen, Steve Ells (founder of Chipotle), Sundar Pichai (CEO of Alphabet/Google), Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Alexandr Wang, co-founder of Scale AI and the world's youngest self-made billionaire at age 28. ?
Drops from the list: 107 individuals have dropped off the list this year, including Hermès heir Nicolas Puech and Hobby Lobby's David Green. ?
Source: Forbes
