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WEALTH-X BILIONAIRE CENSUS 2019 SUMMARY

Core Content

The WEALTH-X Billionaire Census 2019 provides an in-depth analysis of the global billionaire population and their wealth in 2018, highlighting key trends, regional performance, asset allocation, and the interests of the ultra-wealthy.

Main Findings

Global Billionaire Trends

• Billionaire population and wealth declined in 2018 due to global economic slowdown, trade tensions, and equity market volatility.
• The global billionaire population fell by 5.4% to 2,604, marking the second annual decline since the 2008 financial crisis.
• Total billionaire wealth dropped by 7% to $8.6 trillion.
• North America was the only region to record an increase in its billionaire population, with the US leading the growth at +3.7%.

Regional Performance

• Asia-Pacific saw the largest decline in both population and wealth, with a 13.4% drop in population and 8.7% drop in wealth.
• EMEA experienced a 5% population decline and 7.1% wealth drop.
• The Americas had a 0.9% population increase, with the US driving the growth, while other countries in the region saw declines.
• China, India, and Singapore all recorded significant drops in both population and wealth, due to trade tensions, slowing growth, and market volatility.
• Russia and the UK saw notable changes, with Russia's population rising +6.3% and the UK's population increasing +7.8%, but its wealth dropping -16.6%.

Billionaire Wealth Distribution

• Billionaires accounted for 1% of the Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) population but held 28% of UHNW wealth.
• The lowest wealth tier (1bn–2bn and 2bn–5bn) saw the only increase in population and wealth, with a +7 in numbers and $65bn in wealth.
• The top 25 billionaires (with net worth over $25bn) held 15% of total billionaire wealth, amounting to $1.3 trillion.

Top 15 Billionaire Countries

• The top 15 countries accounted for 75% of the global billionaire population and 79% of global billionaire wealth.
• The US remained the largest billionaire country with 705 billionaires, representing 27% of the global population and 35% of total wealth.
• China had 285 billionaires, a 15.7% decline, but still held 12% of global billionaire wealth.
• Hong Kong and India also saw significant declines, with -17.5% and -21.2% in wealth, respectively.
• Russia and UK were the only countries in the top 15 to record positive changes, with Russia's wealth rising +1.1% and the UK's population increasing +7.8%.

Top 15 Billionaire Cities

• The top 15 cities held 30% of the global billionaire population, with 773 billionaires in total.
• New York remained the dominant city with 105 billionaires, while San Francisco and Moscow saw little change in their rankings.
• San Francisco had the highest billionaire density, with 1 billionaire per 11,600 residents.
• Los Angeles and São Paulo were the only cities to rise in the top 15 rankings, due to declines in other cities like Dubai, Mumbai, and Shenzhen.
• Tokyo had the largest share of its country's billionaire population, with 81% of Japanese billionaires located there.

Billionaire Asset Holdings

• Public holdings remained the most popular asset class, accounting for 36.4% of billionaire wealth in 2018, a 4.5% drop from 2017.
• Private holdings increased slightly to 35.0%, while liquid assets (cash) reached a five-year high at 26.4%.
• Real estate and luxury assets accounted for 2.2% of billionaire wealth, with $71 million in luxury holdings per individual.

Industry and Wealth Sources

• Banking/finance and industrial conglomerates accounted for a third of the global billionaire population's primary industry focus.
• The not-for-profit sector rose to 8th place, with 125 individuals, showing a growing interest in philanthropy among the ultra-wealthy.
• Technology and financial services were key drivers of wealth creation, with the tech sector particularly prominent in San Francisco and New York.

Billionaire Interests and Passions

• Philanthropy was the leading interest or hobby among billionaires, with over half actively involved.
• Sports, politics, and art were also major areas of interest, with high-profile involvement from numerous billionaires.
• Many billionaires, after consolidating their wealth, are transitioning to building a philanthropic legacy.

Key Archetypes

• The report profiles four archetypal groups based on geography: US, China, Germany, and Russia.
• These groups showed contrasting trends, with the US and Russia experiencing positive growth, while China and Germany saw declines.

Methodology and Context

• The report is based on WEALTH-X's comprehensive database of billionaires, defined by net worth.
• Data sources include global financial markets, economic indicators, and national statistics.
• The analysis reflects global economic conditions, including monetary policy changes, trade wars, and geopolitical instability.

Conclusion

The 2018 year marked a shift in the dynamics of the global billionaire class, with declines in wealth and population across most regions, and increasing concentration in a few key cities. Philanthropy and technology emerged as major interests and drivers of wealth, while market volatility and economic uncertainty continued to shape the fortunes of the ultra-wealthy.