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Number of self-made billionaires in the U.S. 2018, by industry
Number of self-made billionaires in the United States in 2018, by industry
This statistic presents the number of self-made billionaires in the United States in 2018, by industry. As of 2018, there were nine billionaires who made their fortune in the consumer and retail industry, more than any other sector.
Number of self-made billionaires in the United States in 2018, by industry
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This statistic presents the number of self-made billionaires in the United States in 2018, by industry. As of 2018, there were nine billionaires who made their fortune in the consumer and retail industry, more than any other sector.
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