The number of billionaires in the world has risen by 347 in a year to 2,817 despite a slowdown in the global economy, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2020 released by the China-based company on Wednesday. This is the ninth year of the ranking and has 2,817 billionaires from 71 countries and 2,183 companies.

Hurun Report chairman and chief researcher Rupert Hoogewerf said: “A boom in tech valuations and strong stock markets across the US, India and China propelled the billionaires to record heights. The US had a record number of 626 ‘known’ billionaires. China, despite the trade war, added 182 new faces to 799 billionaires, widening the gap with the US.”
Hurun Report Inc. on Thursday released the ninth Hurun Global Rich List 2020 which ranked 2,817 billionaires from 71 countries and from 2,183 companies. The report points out that the world has got 346 Billionaires leading to a total of 2,816 Billionaires. Meanwhile, China and the USA lead with 799 and 626 Billionaires, making up over half of 'known' billionaires in the world. Here, we bring you the Top 10 Richest People of the World and their net worth. The list includes - Jeff Bezos to Mukesh Ambani.
Hurun Report Inc. on Thursday released the ninth Hurun Global Rich List 2020 which ranked 2,817 billionaires from 71 countries and from 2,183 companies. The report points out that the world has got 346 Billionaires leading to a total of 2,816 Billionaires. Meanwhile, China and the USA lead with 799 and 626 Billionaires, making up over half of 'known' billionaires in the world