The number of billionaires worldwide has surpassed 3,000 for the first time in history, according to Nairametrics. The 2025 billionaire count stands at 3,028 individuals, reflecting a striking transformation in global capital distribution and entrepreneurial expansion. According to the 2025 Billionaire Wealth Study by the COSMOS Analytic Institute, total billionaire wealth now exceeds $14.5 trillion, up 12% from 2024. Analysts warn, however, of growing wealth concentration—just 10% of billionaires hold over 60% of this wealth, echoing concerns flagged by economists at Forbes’ Global Wealth Roundtable.