中国内地亿万富豪增至470位，98%白手起家

Core Insights - The report by UBS reveals that by 2025, China will have 70 new billionaires, bringing the total to 470, making it the second-largest number of billionaires globally, following the United States. The total wealth of these billionaires in China is projected to reach $1.8 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 22.2% [4][5]. Group 1: Billionaire Growth - The Greater China region is identified as the largest growth engine for billionaires globally, with 98% of new billionaires being self-made entrepreneurs, consistent with the characteristics of China's first-generation entrepreneurs [5][11]. - Globally, the number of billionaires is expected to increase by 287 to 2,919, marking the second-highest growth since 2015, with total wealth rising by 13% to $15.8 trillion [5][9]. Group 2: Industry Insights - The technology sector is projected to see a significant increase in billionaire wealth, with a growth of 23.8% to $3 trillion, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence [9][10]. - The consumer and retail sector's billionaire wealth growth is slower at 5.3%, totaling $3.1 trillion, while the industrial manufacturing sector sees a 27.1% increase to $1.7 trillion [10]. Group 3: Self-Made Billionaires - Among the new billionaires globally, 68.3% are self-made, with a total wealth increase of $386.5 billion, primarily from sectors like marketing software and infrastructure [12]. - In China, 98% of billionaires are self-made, a higher percentage compared to other major countries, reflecting a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit [12][11]. Group 4: Inheritance Trends - In 2025, 91 new billionaires will inherit wealth totaling $2.978 billion, a 36% increase from 2024, marking the largest inheritance record since the report's inception [14][15]. - The report indicates that over the next 15 years, billionaires' children are expected to inherit at least $5.9 trillion, with significant amounts in the U.S. and Europe [15]. Group 5: Gender Wealth Dynamics - There are currently 374 female billionaires, with their wealth growth rate being double that of male billionaires, at 8.4% compared to 3.2% [18]. - The consumer and retail sectors are the primary sources of wealth for female billionaires, with a significant portion inherited [18]. Group 6: Investment Outlook - A growing number of billionaires are looking towards China for investment opportunities, with 34% believing it offers the best prospects in the next 12 months, a significant increase from 11% in 2024 [20]. - In terms of investment strategies, 42% plan to increase exposure to emerging market stocks, while 49% intend to boost allocations to private equity [21].