List of cities by number of billionaires
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Numerous international sources produce rankings that enumerate the count of billionaires residing in major global cities, with Forbes being among the most widely acknowledged for its assessments.
Forbes
According to Forbes in 2025, New York City maintained its position as the leading city with the highest billionaire population, totaling 123 individuals, an increase from 110 in 2024. It was closely followed by Hong Kong and Moscow, each boasting 74 billionaires, while Mumbai ranked fourth with 69.
| Rank | City | Country/Territory | Region | Billionaires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States | North America | 123 (2025) |
| 2 | Hong Kong | Template:Country data Hong Kong | Asia | 74 |
| 2 | Moscow | File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia | Europe | 74 |
| 4 | Mumbai | File:Flag of India.svg India | Asia | 69 |
| 5 | Beijing | Template:Country data China | Asia | 63 |
| 6 | London | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom | Europe | 62 |
| 7 | Shanghai | Template:Country data China | Asia | 54 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States | North America | 53 |
| 9 | Singapore | File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore | Asia | 52 |
| 10 | San Francisco | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States | North America | 50 |
Hurun Research Institute
The 2025 report from Hurun Research Institute positioned New York City at the forefront with 129 billionaires, followed by London with 97 and Shanghai with 92.
| Rank | City | Country/Territory | Region | Billionaires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States | North America | 129 |
| 2 | London | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom | Europe | 97 |
| 3 | Shanghai | Template:Country data China | Asia | 92 |
Henley & Partners
The annual rankings by Henley & Partners identify the top 50 global locations favored by billionaires. The 2025 edition highlights prominent cities attracting ultra-wealthy residents, illustrating patterns of wealth concentration and economic prominence:
This compilation emphasizes the predominance of cities in North America and Asia as preferred billionaire domiciles, alongside notable representation from Europe and Oceania. These insights play a crucial role in shaping strategies for luxury property markets, wealth advisory services, and private banking sectors targeting ultra-high-net-worth individuals globally.
See also
- Lists of people by net worth
- List of cities by number of millionaires
- List of cities by number of ultra high-net-worth individuals
- List of cities by total wealth
- List of countries by number of billionaires
- List of countries by total wealth
- List of wealthiest families
- List of universities by number of billionaire alumni