Wealth-X-2020年全球亿万富豪调查（英文）-2020.6-28页_1mb

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WEALTH-X BILLIONAIRE CENSUS 2020 SUMMARY

Core Content Overview

The Wealth-X Billionaire Census 2020 provides a comprehensive analysis of the global billionaire population and their wealth in 2019, as well as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on their financial status in the first half of 2020. The report highlights regional and industry-specific trends, philanthropy, and the characteristics of different billionaire groups.

Main Findings from 2019

Global Billionaire Population and Wealth

The global billionaire population increased by 8.5% to 2,825 individuals.
Total combined wealth rose by 10.3% to $9.435 trillion.
Despite a slower global economy and geopolitical tensions, financial markets remained bullish, driven by central bank liquidity and strong equity performance.

Regional Performance

North America and Asia saw the strongest growth in both population and wealth.
- North America: 834 billionaires, up 11.2%, with total wealth at $3.5 trillion (up 13.8%).
- Asia: 758 billionaires, up 12%, with total wealth at $2.4 trillion (up 11%).
Europe had moderate growth (up 6.9% in population and 8.2% in wealth), but its performance lagged behind North America and Asia.
Africa and the Pacific saw healthy but smaller gains.
Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East experienced declines in both population and wealth.

Wealth Distribution by Tier

Billionaires hold a highly skewed distribution of wealth.
- They account for 1% of the ultra high net worth (UNHW) population but 26% of the cumulative UHNW wealth.
- The top tier (those with over $50 billion) controlled 35% of total billionaire wealth.
- The lowest tier (those with $1–$2 billion) accounted for 50% of the population but only 20% of the wealth.

Top 15 Billionaire Countries

The top 15 countries accounted for 76% of the global billionaire population and 80% of global billionaire wealth.
United States remained the largest billionaire country, with 788 billionaires and $3.431 trillion in wealth.
China recorded the fastest growth, with a 20% increase in population and 15.6% in wealth.
Germany and Russia also saw strong growth, while the UAE experienced a decline in both population and wealth.

Top 15 Billionaire Cities

The top 15 cities accounted for 29% of the global billionaire population.
New York remained the dominant city, with 113 billionaires.
Hong Kong held the second position, with a 9% increase in population.
San Francisco, Moscow, London also showed modest growth.
Dubai was the only city in the top 15 to record a decline in billionaire population.

Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic in H1 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic significantly affected the wealth and operations of billionaires.
Technology, insurance, business services, and healthcare billionaires saw 6–9% growth in numbers.
Shipping, apparel, and aerospace billionaires experienced the worst performance.
Philanthropy became a major focus, with over 10% of billionaires pledging support for the pandemic response.
Younger billionaires (often from the tech sector) were more likely to pledge support, while older billionaires (often from finance) were more likely to be major philanthropists.

Key Characteristics of Billionaires

Most billionaires created their wealth themselves or with some inheritance.
40% of billionaires are over 70 years old, leading to a shift in their management roles.
Many are now relying on wealth advisors to manage their financial and philanthropic strategies.
Primary industry often reflects their main focus, not necessarily the industry in which they made their fortune.

Conclusion and Implications

The Covid-19 pandemic has created divergent outcomes among billionaires, depending on their industry and location.
Philanthropy has become a significant response to the crisis, with a notable shift in generational and industry-based giving patterns.
The global billionaire population and wealth continue to be concentrated in North America and Asia, with China leading in growth.
Wealth-X continues to offer unique insights into the behavior and characteristics of the ultra wealthy, which is crucial for understanding their influence and responses to global events.