The billionaires club has never been bigger—or richer. Here’s who’s up, who’s down, who’s off the list and why it matters more than ever.

Forbes' wealthiest list for 2025 includes 3,028 billionaires – the most ever since it started the ranking in 1987.

List: Global business leaders and entrepreneurs have experienced a remarkable increase in their wealth, significantly boosting their net worth through innovation and strategic foresight, thus becoming the world’s billionaires.