Core Insights - The total number of billionaires worldwide has reached 3,028, an increase of 247 from 2024, with a combined net worth of approximately $16.1 trillion [1] - The top 10 billionaires hold a total wealth of around $1.8 trillion [3][7] Wealth Distribution Analysis - If the wealth of the top 10 billionaires were redistributed equally among the entire U.S. population of approximately 342 million, each person would receive about $5,263 [3] - If distributed among the adult population of 267 million, the amount per person would increase to approximately $6,742 [4] - Redistributing the total wealth of all billionaires ($16.1 trillion) would yield about $60,299 per adult in the U.S. or $47,076 per person across the entire U.S. population [8][9] Economic Impact Considerations - The short-term financial impact of redistributing the top 10 billionaires' wealth could help alleviate average credit card debt of $6,065 and contribute towards retirement savings [5][6] - While the redistribution might not significantly alter long-term economic structures, it could temporarily reduce wealth inequality and stimulate spending [8]