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Global billionaire count hits record 3,428, Forbes says

Global billionaire count hits record 3,428, Forbes says

The new high marks an expansion in the number of ultra-wealthy individuals worldwide, according to Forbes’ latest tally.

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Forbes' own Billionaires page states 'a record 3,428' billionaires, and the Anadolu Agency article independently confirms Forbes' 2026 (40th annual) list of exactly 3,428 billionaires with $20.1 trillion combined wealth. Multiple further sources cite the identical figure, making the claim well corroborated by the primary source and credible secondary reporting.
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The number of billionaires worldwide has climbed to a record 3,428, according to Forbes. The latest tally signals a new high in the global population of ultra-wealthy individuals.

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