The wealth of the world’s billionaires reached an unprecedented figure in 2025: $15.8 trillion. This is highlighted in the latest report by UBS, which notes that there are now nearly 3,000 billionaires worldwide. Despite economic instability and international tensions, the value of their wealth has grown by 13% in just one year, driven mainly by strong financial markets and business innovation.
The United States has been the country that benefited the most from this growth, leading this expansion. There, billionaire wealth increased by 18%, thanks to the momentum of technology companies and the creation of new large fortunes. Asia-Pacific also experienced a positive year, while Europe grew at a more moderate pace. Overall, the global wealth map confirms that the creation of large fortunes remains highly concentrated in a few countries, as shown in the report.
Technology has once again been the main driver of growth. Fortunes linked to this sector increased by nearly 24%, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence, chips, and digital services. Companies such as Nvidia, Meta, and Oracle strengthened already established fortunes, while in China the technology sector showed signs of recovery after a period of slower momentum.
Other sectors also recorded significant gains. The industrial sector grew the fastest, with an increase of 27%, supported by the expansion of the aerospace and electric vehicle industries. Financial services grew by 17%, boosted by the stock market recovery and the rebound in digital assets, while the consumer and retail sector showed more moderate growth, affected by the slowdown in European luxury.
A notable finding of the report is the evolution of female wealth. Although women represent a minority (374 compared to 2,545 men), their average wealth grew by 8.4%, more than double that of male billionaires. Much of this female wealth is concentrated in sectors such as consumer and retail, where inheritance continues to play a decisive role, especially in Europe.
By region, in addition to the United States and China, Singapore and Germany stood out as particularly dynamic markets. Singapore increased the wealth of its billionaires by more than 66%, while Germany led growth in Western Europe. In contrast, France recorded a significant decline due to the drop in the value of large fortunes linked to the luxury sector, confirming a shift in the cycle of global wealth distribution.
