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Ranked: The World’s 25 Richest Millennial Billionaires
Ranked: The World’s 25 Richest Millennial Billionaires
There are 2,755 billionaires globally—and combined, they are worth over $13 trillion.
Of these ultra wealthy individuals, just over 100 are millennials, born between the years 1981 and 1996. This young generation represents around 3.8% of all billionaires on a global basis with a combined net worth of $573.1 billion.
This visualization, using data from Forbes, ranks the richest 25 millennial billionaires and details their source of wealth, total net worth, nationality, and age.
Note: Forbes categorized billionaires by current age (2021). For those slightly over or under the age range of Millennials, meaning those who are currently 24 or 40 years old (i.e. they could have been born in either 1996/1997 or 1980/1981), if their birth year could not be accurately determined, they were left out of this ranking.
Who are the Millennial Billionaires?
The oldest millennials will be turning 40 in 2021, while the youngest are just turning 25. This means that millennial billionaires are generally the youngest billionaires in the world, save two Gen Zers: Wang Zelong of China, 24, and Kevin David Lehmann of Germany, 18.
Name | Age | Net Worth | Country | Industry |
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Mark Zuckerberg | 36 | $97.0 B | U.S. | Tech |
Zhang Yiming | 37 | $35.6 B | China | Tech |
Yang Huiyan & family | 39 | $29.6 B | China | Real Estate |
Dustin Moskovitz | 36 | $17.8 B | U.S. | Tech |
Su Hua | 39 | $17.8 B | China | Media & Entertainment |
Pavel Durov | 36 | $17.2 B | Russia | Tech |
Lukas Walton | 34 | $15.6 B | U.S. | Fashion & Retail |
Eduardo Saverin | 39 | $14.6 B | Brazil | Tech |
Cheng Yixiao | 37 | $14.1 B | China | Media & Entertainment |
Brian Chesky | 39 | $13.7 B | U.S. | Tech |
Nathan Blecharczyk | 37 | $12.4 B | U.S. | Tech |
Joe Gebbia | 39 | $12.4 B | U.S. | Tech |
Bobby Murphy | 32 | $11.9 B | U.S. | Tech |
Evan Spiegel | 30 | $11.1 B | U.S. | Tech |
Guillaume Pousaz | 39 | $9.0 B | Switzerland | Finance & Investments |
Sam Bankman-Fried | 29 | $8.7 B | U.S. | Finance & Investments |
Agnete Kirk Thinggaard | 37 | $8.7 B | Denmark | Manufacturing |
Dmitry Bukhman | 35 | $7.9 B | Russia | Media & Entertainment |
Igor Bukhman | 39 | $7.9 B | Russia | Media & Entertainment |
Ernest Garcia, III. | 38 | $7.4 B | U.S. | Automotive |
Brian Armstrong | 38 | $6.5 B | U.S. | Finance & Investments |
Wang Ning & family | 34 | $6.3 B | China | Media & Entertainment |
Scott Duncan | 38 | $6.0 B | U.S. | Energy |
David Velez | 39 | $5.2 B | Colombia | Finance & Investments |
Kate Wang | 39 | $5.0 B | China | Manufacturing |
Daniel Ek | 38 | $4.6 B | Sweden | Technology |
Gustav Magnar Witzoe | 27 | $4.4 B | Norway | Food & Beverage |
Steven Meng Yang & family | 38 | $4.2 B | China | Technology |
Li Xiang | 39 | $4.0 B | China | Automotive |
Ben Silbermann | 38 | $3.9 B | U.S. | Technology |
Lynsi Snyder | 38 | $3.6 B | U.S. | Food & Beverage |
Apoorva Mehta | 34 | $3.5 B | Canada | Technology |
Franco Bittar Garcia | 37 | $3.5 B | Brazil | Fashion & Retail |
Xu Yi | 31 | $3.4 B | China | Media & Entertainment |
RJ Scaringe | 38 | $3.4 B | U.S. | Automotive |
Patrick Collison | 32 | $3.2 B | Ireland | Technology |
John Collison | 30 | $3.2 B | Ireland | Technology |
Pedro de Godoy Bueno | 30 | $3.0 B | Brazil | Healthcare |
Geoffrey Kwok | 35 | $3.0 B | Hong Kong | Real Estate |
Yin Xin | 36 | $3.0 B | China | Media & Entertainment |
Huang Jinfeng | 38 | $3.0 B | China | Fashion & Retail |
Cameron Winklevoss | 39 | $3.0 B | U.S. | Finance & Investments |
Tyler Winklevoss | 39 | $3.0 B | U.S. | Finance & Investments |
Paul Sciarra | 40 | $2.9 B | U.S. | Technology |
Chen Tianshi | 36 | $2.8 B | China | Technology |
Tony Xu | 36 | $2.8 B | U.S. | Technology |
Victor Jacobsson | 39 | $2.7 B | Sweden | Fiannce & Investments |
Caroline Hagen Kjos | 37 | $2.6 B | Norway | Diversified |
Adam Kwok | 38 | $2.6 B | Hong Kong | Real Estate |
André Street | 36 | $2.5 B | Brazil | Finance & Investments |
Chang Jing | 38 | $2.5 B | China | Technology |
Byju Raveendran and Divya Gokulnath | 39 | $2.5 B | India | Technology |
Austin Russell | 26 | $2.4 B | U.S. | Automotive |
Jonathan Kwok | 29 | $2.4 B | Hong Kong | Real Estate |
David Chen | 40 | $2.4 B | Singapore | Media & Entertainment |
Tom Persson | 36 | $2.3 B | Sweden | Fashion & Retail |
Jared Isaacman | 38 | $2.3 B | U.S. | Technology |
Andrew Paradise | 38 | $2.3 B | U.S. | Media & Entertainment |
Sebastian Siemiatkowski | 39 | $2.2 B | Sweden | Finance & Investments |
Timur Turlov | 33 | $2.1 B | Russia | Finance & Investments |
Gong Yingying | 36 | $2.1 B | China | Healthcare |
Katarina Martinson | 39 | $2.1 B | Sweden | Diversified |
Andy Fang | 28 | $2.0 B | U.S. | Technology |
Stanley Tang | 28 | $2.0 B | U.S. | Technology |
Christopher Kwok | 35 | $1.9 B | Hong Kong | Real Estate |
Ipek Kirac | 36 | $1.9 B | Turkey | Diversified |
Kevin Systrom | 37 | $1.9 B | U.S. | Technology |
Fred Ehrsam | 32 | $1.9 B | U.S. | Finance & Investments |
Nick Molnar | 30 | $1.8 B | Australia | Finance & Investments |
Joachim Ante | 38 | $1.8 B | Germany | Technology |
Drew Houston | 38 | $1.8 B | U.S. | Technology |
Said Gutseriev | 32 | $1.7 B | Russia | Energy |
Ginia Rinehart | 34 | $1.7 B | Australia | Metals & Mining |
Hope Welker | 35 | $1.7 B | Australia | Metals & Mining |
Bill Liu | 38 | $1.7 B | China | Technology |
Peter Szulczewski | 39 | $1.7 B | Canada | Technology |
Lisa Draexlmaier | 30 | $1.6 B | Germany | Automotive |
Eva Maria Braun-Luedicke | 34 | $1.6 B | Germany | Healthcare |
Heikki Herlin | 34 | $1.6 B | Finland | Manufacturing |
Ryan Cohen | 35 | $1.6 B | Canada | Fiannce & Investments |
Friederike Braun-Luedicke | 37 | $1.6 B | Germany | Healthcare |
Wen Yilong | 32 | $1.5 B | China | Manufacturing |
Zeng Chaolin | 38 | $1.5 B | China | Metals & Mining |
Alexandra Andresen | 24 | $1.4 B | Norway | Diversified |
Katharina Andresen | 25 | $1.4 B | Norway | Diversified |
Karl Friedrich Braun | 38 | $1.4 B | Germany | Healthcare |
Trevor Milton | 39 | $1.4 B | U.S. | Automotive |
Ludwig Theodor Braun | 31 | $1.3 B | Germany | Healthcare |
Anna Kasprzak | 31 | $1.3 B | Denmark | Fashion & Retail |
Whitney Wolfe Herd | 31 | $1.3 B | U.S. | Technology |
André Kasprzak | 34 | $1.3 B | Denmark | Fashion & Retail |
Hakan Koc | 36 | $1.2 B | Germany | Automotive |
Nik Storonsky | 36 | $1.2 B | UK | Technology |
Christian Bertermann | 37 | $1.2 B | Germany | Automotive |
Ryan Graves | 37 | $1.2 B | U.S. | Technology |
Cheng Wei | 38 | $1.2 B | China | Service |
Lu Zhilin | 38 | $1.2 B | China | Manufacturing |
Sachin Bansal | 39 | $1.2 B | India | Fashion & Retail |
Huang Yimeng | 39 | $1.2 B | China | Media & Entertainment |
Wang Han | 33 | $1.1 B | China | Diversified |
Anne Werninghaus | 35 | $1.1 B | Brazil | Manufacturing |
Binny Bansal | 38 | $1.1 B | India | Technology |
Sanjit Biswas | 39 | $1.1 B | U.S. | Technology |
Vlad Tenev | 34 | $1.0 B | U.S. | Fiannce & Investments |
Baiju Bhatt | 36 | $1.0 B | U.S. | Finance & Investments |
Hou Jianbin | 39 | $1.0 B | China | Service |
The U.S. is home to the most millennial billionaires at 33 total, with China coming in second at 23—most other countries fall far behind.
In the U.S., millennial billionaires are often associated with notable tech companies like Snapchat, Airbnb, and Facebook. Others are heirs of massive family fortunes like Lukas Walton—grandson of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart and the original head of America’s richest family.
In China, some millennial billionaires really stand out, like Relx founder, Kate Wang. The 39-year-old started her e-cigarette and vape company only three years ago, at age 36, and is expected to soon be vying for the title of richest woman in China.
Billionaire Growth
Overall, billionaires were up $8 trillion in combined net worth compared to 2020 with around 493 new people added to the list in 2021.
In fact, 86% of all billionaires are richer than a year ago. But let’s look at how wealth changed for the millennials in the billionaires club. Here’s a look at the difference in net worth from 2020 to 2021 for the top five richest millennials:
- Mark Zuckerberg: +$35 Billion
- Zhang Yiming: +$19.4 Billion
- Yang Huiyan: +$9.3 Billion
- Dustin Moskovitz: +$8.5 Billion
- Su Hua: +$14.9 Billion
For each of the top 25 millennial billionaires, net worth either increased or was unchanged (or they were new to the title of billionaire). This is true for all except one person—Lukas Walton, whose net worth decreased by almost $3 billion from 2020 to 2021.
The Average Millennial
While there are around 106 millennial billionaires worldwide, their combined net worth is only a fraction of total billionaire wealth. So how much economic power and influence does this generation really hold?
When looking at the average American millennial’s wealth, the Generational Power Index has determined that this young generation only holds 9.6% of economic power in the U.S. Here’s a quick look at millennial wealth metrics in the U.S.:
- Millennials only make up 7% of American business leaders
- They own $73 billion in equities and mutual fund shares
- They represent 13% of small business leaders
- They make up 7% of American billionaire wealth
Globally, there are an estimated 1.8 billion millennials. Among that cohort, there are just over 100 people worth billions—and given that many are still in the early part of their careers, there is likely to be many millennial billionaires yet to come.
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Where the Ultra-Rich Spend Their Holidays
In this graphic, we visualize the destinations that saw the biggest influx of seasonal centi-millionaire residents in 2022.

Visualized: Where the Ultra-Rich Spend Their Holidays
There are more than 25,000 centi-millionaires around the world today, forming an elite club composed primarily of founders and heirs of family fortunes.
According to Henley & Partners, most of these individuals—who have more than $100 million in investable assets by definition—split their time between several properties each year.
To explore the destinations that are the most sought-after by the ultra-wealthy, we’ve visualized the cities that saw the biggest influx of seasonal centi-millionaire residents in 2022, using data from Henley & Partners.
Centi-Millionaire Vacation Hotspots
The top three seasonal vacation hotspots of the ultra-rich are found in the United States: Miami, the Hamptons, and Florida’s West Palm Beach.
This may not come as a shock given the concentration of centi-millionaires in the United States, with New York, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles being home to the highest number of centi-millionaire residents in the world.
Regardless of where they live year-round, the table below reveals where these elites flock for seasonal getaways in their secondary homes.
Rank | City or Town | Year-Round Centi-Millionaire Residents, 2022 | Peak Holiday Month Centi-Millionaire Residents, 2022 |
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1 | 🇺🇸 Miami, Florida | 160 | 800 |
2 | 🇺🇸 The Hamptons, New York | 25 | 700 |
3 | 🇺🇸 West Palm Beach, Florida | 64 | 400 |
4 | 🇫🇷 Paris, France | 126 | 300 |
5 | 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara & Montecito, California | 82 | 200 |
6 | 🇺🇸 San Diego, California | 70 | 200 |
7 | 🇫🇷 Nice, France | 60 | 200 |
8 | 🇺🇸 Napa, California | 28 | 200 |
9 | 🇵🇹 Golden Triangle, Algarve, Portugal | 20 | 200 |
10 | 🇺🇸 Aspen, Colorado | 6 | 200 |
11 | 🇺🇸 Carmel-by-the-Sea, California | 40 | 150 |
12 | 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, Florida | 38 | 150 |
13 | 🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal | 35 | 150 |
14 | 🇨🇭 Lugano, Switzerland | 30 | 150 |
15 | 🇫🇷 Cannes, France | 20 | 150 |
16 | 🇫🇷 Antibes, France | 18 | 150 |
17 | 🇺🇸 Jackson Hole, Wyoming | 10 | 150 |
The data above only considers centi-millionaires vacationing in their secondary residences, therefore excluding hotel stays, holiday rentals, and yachts. Peak holiday months vary for each location.
Beyond the 10 U.S. cities that constitute the top 17 centi-millionaire seasonal hotspots, we come across several French cities on the list, including Paris, Nice, Cannes, and Antibes, as well as Portugal’s Golden Triangle and Lisbon.
Global Centi-Millionaire Trends
According to Henley & Partners’ 2023 Centi-Millionaire Report, the global centi-millionaire population is expected to grow by 38% in the next decade, reaching nearly 40,000 by 2033.
Much of this growth is expected to be seen in countries such as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. China’s Hangzhou and Shenzhen, specifically, are expected to see the highest percentage growth in centi-millionaire populations through 2033, growing by 95% and 88%, respectively.
Despite the rapid growth of the wealthy in the global East, however, it’s notable that many centi-millionaires are still graduating from American universities.
More than half of the top 20 universities with the most centi-millionaire alumni are in the United States, with Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Pennsylvania making up the top three spots.
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