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Forbes Billionaires Geographical Census
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This dataset provides a detailed listing of the world's billionaires from the 2021 Forbes list, expanded to include geographical coordinates of their residencies. It aims to offer insights into the global distribution of extreme wealth, profiling individuals by their net worth, country, source of wealth, and various personal attributes. The original data was extracted from Forbes.com and enhanced with geo-location data using OpenCageGeocode.
Columns
- Name: The full name of the billionaire.
- NetWorth: The billionaire's net worth, with values ranging from 1.5 to 177.
- Country: The country of the billionaire, with 70 unique values; the United States and China are the most frequent.
- Source: The primary source of the billionaire's wealth, with a wide range of 924 unique values, including real estate and pharmaceuticals.
- Rank: The billionaire's rank on the Forbes list for 2021.
- Age: The billionaire's age in 2021, typically ranging from 18 to 99 years.
- Residence: The city and country of the billionaire's residency, with Beijing, China and New York, New York being common locations.
- Citizenship: The country of the billionaire's citizenship, with the United States and China being prominent.
- Status: The marital status of the billionaire, with 'Married' being the most common.
- Children: The number of children a billionaire has, ranging from 1 to 23.
- Education: Information regarding the billionaire's educational background.
- Self_made: A boolean indicator specifying whether the billionaire is self-made, with a significant majority being self-made.
- geometry: The geographical point (latitude and longitude) corresponding to the billionaire's residency.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a tabular CSV format, specifically as
forbes_billionaires_geo.csv. It has a file size of approximately 449.72 kB and contains 13 columns. There are approximately 2755 records or rows, though some columns have missing values.Usage
This dataset is ideal for various applications, including:
- Geospatial analysis of wealth concentration and distribution globally.
- Economic research into wealth generation and demographic trends among the ultra-rich.
- Sociological studies on the characteristics and origins of billionaires (e.g., self-made versus inherited wealth).
- Market research for luxury goods and services.
- Educational purposes to understand global economic landscapes.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope is worldwide, covering billionaires residing in various countries and cities, explicitly including geo-points for their residences. The time range is specific to the 2021 Forbes list of billionaires. Demographically, it profiles billionaires, including details on their age, marital status, number of children, education, and self-made status. It should be noted that there are missing values for certain demographic attributes, particularly for marital status, number of children, and education.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers and Academics: For economic, sociological, and geospatial studies.
- Data Analysts and Scientists: For creating visualisations, performing statistical analysis, and developing predictive models.
- Journalists: For investigative reporting and articles on global wealth disparities and trends.
- Financial Institutions: For market insights and strategic planning.
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Original Data Source: Forbes Billionaires Geographical Census
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