Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-27 05:44Group 1 - In 2025, the global billionaire population saw unprecedented wealth growth, with over 340 new billionaires added, a 50% increase compared to the average of the past five years [1][2] - The total wealth of billionaires reached $18.7 trillion, an increase of $3.6 trillion from the previous year, and a growth of $10 trillion since 2020 [1][2] - The number of billionaires with a net worth exceeding $100 billion has reached 19, compared to just one six years ago [2] Group 2 - The top ten billionaires collectively saw their wealth increase by over $700 billion in 2025, with Elon Musk's personal wealth growing by $330.9 billion, surpassing the total wealth of the second-ranked Larry Page by over $700 million [2] - Musk's wealth surge is primarily attributed to the significant increase in the value of Tesla and SpaceX, with SpaceX's valuation doubling to $800 billion [2][3] - Larry Ellison of Oracle set a record for the highest single-day wealth increase, gaining nearly $100 billion in one day due to a 36% rise in the company's stock price [2] Group 3 - The technology sector's prosperity has led to significant wealth increases for other entrepreneurs, including Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who benefited from advancements in artificial intelligence [3] - Nvidia's stock rose by 30.37% in 2025, with the company's market capitalization reaching $4.58 trillion, solidifying its position as the top publicly traded company globally [3] - A notable proportion of new billionaires this year emerged from the artificial intelligence industry, with nearly 70% being self-made, including founders from companies like DeepSeek and former core members of OpenAI [3]