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
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
UBS, & PwC. (October 26, 2018). Number of self-made billionaires in the United States in 2018, by industry [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 12, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/940298/self-made-billionaires-usa-by-industry/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
UBS, und PwC. "Number of self-made billionaires in the United States in 2018, by industry ." Chart. October 26, 2018. Statista. Accessed February 12, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/940298/self-made-billionaires-usa-by-industry/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
UBS, PwC. (2018). Number of self-made billionaires in the United States in 2018, by industry . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 12, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/940298/self-made-billionaires-usa-by-industry/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
UBS, and PwC. "Number of Self-made Billionaires in The United States in 2018, by Industry ." Statista, Statista Inc., 26 Oct 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/940298/self-made-billionaires-usa-by-industry/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
UBS & PwC, Number of self-made billionaires in the United States in 2018, by industry Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/940298/self-made-billionaires-usa-by-industry/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed (last visited February 12, 2025)
Number of self-made billionaires in the United States in 2018, by industry [Graph], UBS, & PwC, October 26, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/940298/self-made-billionaires-usa-by-industry/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed