World Billionaires

Forbes has identified a record 2,781 billionaires worldwide with a total wealth of $14.2 trillion. The United States leads with 67 new billionaires, followed by China and India. Notable newcomers include Taylor Swift, Magic Johnson, and Christian Louboutin. The majority of new billionaires are self-made, with the youngest being 19-year-old Livia Voigt. Technology and manufacturing sectors saw significant growth in billionaire numbers.