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Worlds Richest Persons 2021
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This dataset presents an enhanced list of Forbes Billionaires from 2021, offering a richer collection of features compared to previous versions. Its purpose is to provide a detailed overview of the world's wealthiest individuals, including their financial status, origins, and personal attributes, facilitating in-depth analysis of global wealth distribution.
Columns
- Name: The full name of the billionaire. This column is 100% valid with 2752 unique names.
- NetWorth: The individual's net worth, expressed in billions of US dollars. Values range from 1.00 to 177.00, with a mean of 4.75.
- Country: The country of origin for the billionaire. There are 70 unique countries, with the United States and China being the most frequent.
- Source: The primary source of the individual's wealth. This column contains 924 unique sources, including real estate and pharmaceuticals as common examples.
- Rank: The billionaire's official rank on the Forbes list for 2021. Ranks vary from 1 to 2674, with a mean rank of 1350.
- Age: The age of the billionaire. Ages range from 18 to 99, with a mean age of 63.3. Approximately 5% of entries are missing.
- Residence: The city and country of residence. There are 768 unique residences, with Beijing, China, and New York, New York, being among the most common. About 1% of entries are missing.
- Citizenship: The country of citizenship. Similar to 'Country', the United States and China are frequently observed. Roughly 1% of entries are missing.
- Status: The marital status of the individual. 'Married' is the most frequent status, accounting for 63% of valid entries. There is a substantial 24% of missing data for this column.
- Children: The number of children the billionaire has. Values range from 1 to 23, with a mean of 2.98 children. This column has a notable 44% of missing data.
- Education: Details about the individual's educational background. Over 1100 unique educational institutions or levels are noted, though nearly half of the entries (49%) are missing.
- Self_made: A boolean indicator (true/false) signifying whether the individual is considered self-made. 71% are classified as self-made, with approximately 1% missing data.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file named
forbes_billionaires.csv, with a size of 355.45 kB. It comprises 12 columns and consists of 2755 records, detailing each billionaire's information.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing global wealth distribution patterns.
- Conducting demographic studies of the world's wealthiest individuals.
- Exploring the common sources of significant wealth.
- Identifying geographical concentrations of billionaires and wealth.
- Researching trends in entrepreneurship versus inherited wealth.
Coverage
The dataset covers global billionaires as listed by Forbes in 2021. It includes data from numerous countries and residences worldwide. Demographic scope includes age, marital status, number of children, education level, and self-made status. Please note there are varying levels of data availability for personal attributes such as 'Age' (5% missing), 'Residence' (1% missing), 'Citizenship' (1% missing), 'Status' (24% missing), 'Children' (44% missing), and 'Education' (49% missing).
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Economists and Researchers: For studies on wealth inequality, economic impact, and global financial trends.
- Data Analysts: To extract insights and identify correlations within the super-rich demographic.
- Journalists: For reporting on wealth, business, and social issues, creating data-driven stories.
- Financial Institutions: To understand market dynamics and investment opportunities.
- Marketing Professionals: To target high-net-worth individuals or analyse consumer behaviour within this group.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Billionaires 2021
- Forbes Wealth Elite 2021
- World's Richest Persons 2021
- Billionaire Demographics 2021
- Wealth Origins 2021
Attributes
Original Data Source:Worlds Richest Persons 2021
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