Group 1 - The number of billionaires is projected to increase by 8.8% to 2,919 by 2025, with total wealth reaching a record high of $15.8 trillion, reflecting a growth of 13% [1] - The Asia-Pacific region will see a significant rebound, with the number of billionaires rising from 981 to 1,036, the highest growth rate globally [1] - In the Asia-Pacific region, 79% of billionaires are self-made, leading all other regions, and their total wealth will grow by 11.1% to $4.2 trillion [1] Group 2 - The technology sector's billionaires will experience a wealth increase of 23.8% to $3 trillion, tied for the highest growth among global industries [2] - The luxury goods sector's growth is slowing to 5.3% due to competition from Chinese brands, despite still holding the largest total wealth of $3.1 trillion among billionaires [2] - In the Asia-Pacific region, heirs in South Asia and East Asia are expected to inherit $764.6 billion over the next 15 years, with heirs in the Greater China region projected to inherit $407 billion [2] Group 3 - North America remains the preferred investment region for 63% of billionaires, though its dominance has decreased from 80% in 2024 [2] - Confidence in the Greater China region has surged, with 34% of billionaires now viewing it as offering the greatest investment opportunities, up from 11% in 2024 [2] - The number of billionaires and millionaires is expected to continue growing over the coming decades, with an estimated $6.9 trillion in wealth projected to be transferred globally by 2040 [3]