How Billionaires Got Their Wealth (2026)
About 65% of billionaires on the 2026 Forbes list are self-made. About 18% inherited their wealth, and about 18% inherited it and grew it.
The data
| Source of wealth | Share |
|---|---|
| Self-made | 65% |
| Inherited | 18% |
| Inherited and grew it | 18% |
Source: Forbes 2026 list and Wealth-X grouping via businesstats.com. Approximate; shares round to 101%.
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