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Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, a top anti-poverty group said ahead of an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland of some of the world's political and financial elite.
A new study from Oxfam projects that five individuals are on track to become trillionaires within the next ten years, amassing fortunes with 13 figures to their names. This projection marks a significant shift from a previous Oxfam report that indicated only one person would reach this milestone within a decade.
Billionaire wealth skyrocketed by USD 2 trillion in 2024, highlighting increasing inequality. Oxfam's report underscores the growing gap, with Asia contributing USD 299 billion. The wealth gap is fueled by inheritance,
According to the anti-poverty group Oxfam International, billionaire wealth surged by $2tn (€1.93bn) in 2024, equivalent to roughly $5.7bn (€5.5bn) a day, three times faster than the year ...
Critics argue this surge in ultra-wealth worsens inequality, fueling calls for stronger taxes and regulation.
In 2024, an average of nearly four new billionaires were coined every week, according to Oxfam. Much of their wealth will be passed down to heirs.
According to a new study by Oxfam, five individuals are projected to reach trillionaire status within the next decade, each amassing a
Billionaire’s wealth has grown faster last year, and now the world can expect at least five trillionaires within a decade, even as the number of people in poverty has barely budged since 1990
The world's richest accumulated massive wealth in 2024, which some speculate could reach even greater heights in the next few years.
Billionaire wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than it did in 2023, Oxfam reported, citing data from Forbes. The increase in the world’s super-rich over the past 12 months has been
At current trends the charity Oxfam predicts up to five trillionaires are expected to emerge within the next decade.