Number of billionaires worldwide 2017, by wealth source
Number of billionaires around the world in 2017, by wealth source
This statistic shows the number of billionaires worldwide in 2017, by wealth source. In 2017, 1,324 billionaires were self-made.
Number of billionaires around the world in 2017, by wealth source
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| Number of billionaires | |
|---|---|
| Self-made | 1,324 |
| Inheritance/ self-made | 755 |
| Inheritance | 318 |
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