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2021 Global Billionaires List
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About
This dataset presents the Forbes Billionaires of 2021, a curated list derived from Forbes' 35th Annual World's Billionaires List [1]. It offers a detailed profile of individuals categorised as billionaires in 2021, including their names, countries of residence, sources of income or company names, net worth, global ranking by net worth, industry, and age [1, 2]. The dataset is ideal for predicting future trends in global wealth distribution and understanding the characteristics of the world's richest individuals [3].
Columns
- Name: The full name of each billionaire [3].
- NetWorth: The individual's net worth, specified in billions of USD ($) [4].
- Country: The country where the billionaire is based [4]. Notable countries include the United States (26%) and China (23%) [4].
- Source: The primary source of their income or the name of their company [4]. Common sources include real estate (6%) and pharmaceuticals (4%) [4].
- Rank: The global position of the billionaire based on their net worth [5]. Ranks range from 1 to 2674, with a mean of approximately 1350 [5].
- Age: The age of each billionaire on the list [5]. The most common ages are 57 and 58 [5].
- Industry: The sector, industry, or market segment in which each billionaire primarily operates [6]. Frequent industries include Finance & Investments (13%) and Technology (13%) [6].
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) format [3, 7]. It is approximately 189.26 kB in size and contains 2755 records (rows) [3-6]. The data is structured as a tabular dataset with 7 distinct columns [3].
Usage
This dataset is well-suited for a variety of analytical and predictive applications, including:
- Predicting which countries will host the most billionaires in coming years [3].
- Analysing wealth distribution patterns globally.
- Identifying key industries contributing to significant wealth accumulation [1].
- Studying the demographics of billionaires, such as age and country of origin [1].
- Business intelligence and economic research [3].
- Geospatial analysis to map the geographic spread of wealth [3].
- Survey analysis related to economic trends [3].
Coverage
The dataset focuses on billionaires identified by Forbes in 2021 [1].
- Geographic Scope: It includes billionaires based in various countries worldwide, with a significant representation from the United States and China [2, 4].
- Time Range: The data specifically covers the year 2021 [1].
- Demographic Scope: It details individuals categorised as billionaires, providing insights into their age, country, and industry [1, 2].
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is accessible for a wide range of users, including:
- Data scientists and analysts looking to explore wealth data.
- Researchers interested in economics, sociology, and global wealth trends.
- Students and beginners in data science due to its clear structure and usability score [3].
- Anyone aiming to perform predictive modelling on wealth concentration or market analysis based on the ultra-rich.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Forbes World's Billionaires 2021
- 2021 Global Billionaires List
- Forbes Rich List: 2021 Edition
- Billionaires by Forbes (2021)
Attributes
Original Data Source: 2021 Global Billionaires List
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