Current U.S. Dollar Billionaires
See also: Forbes list of billionairesAccording to the Forbes report released in March 2012, there are currently 1,226 U.S. dollar billionaires worldwide, boasting a combined total net worth of $4.6 trillion. The United States is home to 425 billionaires, while Russia and China have 96 and 95 billionaires respectively. Among U.S. billionaires, the average age is 66 years.
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