The rise of emerging markets and a host of new billionaires from third-world countries helped boost the ranks of the 10-figure club to a record 793, as 102 people managed to make the leap. The average net worth of the list's members is $3.3-billion (U.S.). Their combined wealth grew 18 per cent to $2.6-trillion, greater than the GDP of all but six countries in the world.
richest 793 people: combined net worth of $2.6 trillion
March 10th, 2006 by jesse Leave a reply »
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