Most of the world's billionaires didn't inherit their wealth — they earned it

A new infographic from All Finance Tax highlights the richest people in the world, along with some interesting patterns.

For instance:

  • Eight of the 10 richest billionaires in the world are American

  • Two of those 10 are women, and in 2015 there is a record number of female billionaires worldwide

  • The tech giants Uber, Airbnb, and Snapchat contribute multiple young billionaires to the list

Most interestingly, the majority of billionaires — think Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Larry Ellison, to start — are self-made, while a minority inherited the whole of their wealth.

Learn more about the richest people in the world below:

All Finance Tax IG   Billionaires Paradise (1)
All Finance Tax IG Billionaires Paradise (1)

(All Finance Tax)

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