The planet's mega-moneyed are scattered far and wide, with more than 78 nations and territories across four continents boasting at least one billionaire. That said, the richest individuals’ net worth varies wildly from country to country. The wealthiest residents of some countries, for example, own a mere fraction of the wealth of the global number one, Elon Musk (pictured).

Read on to discover who rules the roost in 30 major economies based on The Richest Billionaire in Each Country 2025, a list published by Forbes in April 2025, and see how their wealth compares to that of the world's richest man.

All dollar amounts in US dollars