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Forbes 2022 Global Billionaires
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This dataset provides a detailed annual ranking of the world's wealthiest individuals, compiled by Forbes for 2022. It offers an insight into the fortunes of billionaires globally, estimating their net worth in United States dollars based on documented assets and accounting for debts. The ranking, which excludes royalty and dictators whose wealth is derived from their positions, serves as a record of documented wealth, making it a valuable resource for understanding global economic trends and wealth distribution.
Columns
- Rank: The position of the individual according to their estimated wealth.
- Name: The full name of the ranked individual.
- Networth: The individual's estimated net worth, expressed in US Billion dollars, encompassing all forms of assets.
- Age: The age of the individual.
- Country: The country or region of origin or residence for the individual.
- Source: The immediate origin of their wealth, typically referring to their primary company or significant assets like real estate or investments.
- Industry: The primary economic sector or industry in which the individual's wealth is concentrated, such as Finance & Investments or Technology.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV file format, named "Forbes Billionaires.csv", with a file size of 177.84 kB. It contains 7 columns and comprises 2600 individual records or rows, each representing a ranked billionaire.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of analytical purposes. It can be used for economic research to analyse wealth disparities, study the distribution of global wealth, or track the financial performance of various industries. Journalists can utilise it for reporting on economic trends and profiles of the super-rich. It also serves as a valuable resource for academic studies in sociology, economics, and business, allowing for demographic analysis of the wealthiest population.
Coverage
The dataset offers a global geographic scope, encompassing individuals from 75 unique countries or regions, with significant representation from the United States and China. The time range pertains to the 2022 annual ranking, typically compiled and published in March of that year. Updates to the dataset are expected annually. The demographic scope focuses on documented individuals with substantial wealth, providing data points such as age, country, and primary industry, while explicitly excluding wealth derived from royal or dictatorial positions.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Economic Researchers and Analysts: To study wealth inequality, economic patterns, and the impact of various industries on wealth creation.
- Financial Professionals: For market analysis, identifying investment trends, and understanding major wealth sources.
- Journalists and Media Outlets: For articles and reports on global wealth, prominent business figures, and economic narratives.
- Academics and Students: For educational purposes, including case studies in business, sociology, and statistics, examining demographics of the wealthy elite.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Forbes 2022 Global Billionaires
- World's Wealthiest Individuals 2022
- Annual Billionaire Ranking by Forbes (2022)
- Global Elite Wealth Dataset
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Original Data Source: Forbes 2022 Global Billionaires
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