Hindu, Muslim, Christian…., which religion has the most super billionaires which include Mukesh Ambani, Adani; Check full list here

Super Billionaires are individuals whose net worth exceeds USD 50 billion (approximately Rs. 4.15 lakh crore).

Only 24 individuals worldwide are recognized as “Super Billionaires,” a title reserved for the richest among the wealthy. This elite group includes two of India’s most influential business magnates, Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, both of whom practice Hinduism. These ultra-rich individuals have amassed fortunes exceeding USD 50 billion, placing them in a category far beyond ordinary billionaires. Their combined wealth represents a significant portion of global billionaire assets. Now, let’s take a closer look at the religious backgrounds of these 24 ultra-rich individuals.

Who are super billionaires?

In recent years, the number of billionaires has grown rapidly, but within this group, an even more exclusive category has emerged—Super Billionaires. These are individuals whose net worth exceeds USD 50 billion (approximately Rs. 4.15 lakh crore).

Elon Musk tops the List

Elon Musk is one of the 24 members of this exclusive club and currently holds the title of the world’s richest person. According to Altrata, a company that tracks global wealth, Musk’s total net worth stands at USD 419.4 billion (around Rs. 34.8 lakh crore). A report from The Wall Street Journal states that his fortune is about 2 million times greater than that of an average American household.

How much wealth do super billionaires control?

As per Altrata’s data from February 2024, these Super Billionaires collectively hold 16 per cent of the total wealth of all billionaires worldwide. This figure has grown significantly compared to 2014, when it was just 4 per cent. Altogether, their combined wealth amounts to USD 3.3 trillion (approximately Rs. 274 lakh crore).

List of the 24 ‘Super Billionaires’

This is the complete list of the 24 “Super Billionaires” along with their religion, wealth, and the companies they are associated with:

Name	Religion	Wealth (in Billion $)	Company
Elon Musk	Christian	419.4	Tesla
Jeff Bezos	Christian	263.8	Amazon
Bernard Arnault	Roman Catholic	238.9	LVMH
Lawrence Ellison	Jewish	237	Oracle
Mark Zuckerberg	Jewish	220.8	Meta
Sergey Brin	Jewish	160.5	Alphabet
Steven Ballmer	Christian	157.4	Microsoft
Warren Buffett	Atheist	154.2	Berkshire Hathaway
James Walton	Christian	117.5	Walmart
Samuel Robson Walton	Christian	114.4	Walmart
Amancio Ortega	Roman Catholic	113	Inditex
Alice Walton	Christian	110	Walmart
Jensen Huang	Buddhist	108.4	Nvidia
Bill Gates	Roman Catholic	106	Microsoft
Michael Bloomberg	Jewish	103.4	Bloomberg
Lawrence Page	Jewish	100.9	Alphabet
Mukesh Ambani	Hindu	90.6	Reliance Industries
Charles Koch	Christian	67.4	Koch Industries
Julia Koch	Christian	65.1	Koch Industries
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers	Roman Catholic	61.9	L’Oréal
Gautam Adani	Hindu	60.6	Adani Group
Michael Dell	Jewish	59.8	Dell Technologies
Zhong Shanshan	Buddhist	57.7	Nongfu Spring
Prajogo Pangestu	Christian	55.4	Barito Pacific

Which religion has the most super billionaires?

The list of super billionaires includes individuals from various religious backgrounds. Christians make up the largest group, with 9 individuals, including 4 Roman Catholics. Additionally:

• 6 billionaires are Jewish.
• 2 billionaires follow Hinduism.
• 2 billionaires practice Buddhism.
• 1 billionaire is an atheist (does not follow any religion).

Notably, there are no Muslim billionaires on this list.