The 10 industries that have produced the most billionaires

The past decade has minted almost 3,000 new billionaires in industries ranging from tech to fashion.

Today’s billionaire class is predominantly male in their mid-60s, mainly works in tech or finance, and is primarily based in the U.S. That’s according to real estate consultancy Frank Knight’s Wealth Report 2025 in collaboration with Forbes. However, the report predicts that future billionaires will mostly come from manufacturing or fashion, include more women and younger people, and span the globe.

Here are the top 10 industries that have produced the most billionaires in the past decade, according to Frank Knight.

10. Automotive

The automotive industry has produced 101 new billionaires since 2014.

9. Media and entertainment

The media and entertainment industry has produced 110 new billionaires since 2014.

8. Diversified

The diversified industry has produced 206 new billionaires since 2014.

7. Real estate

The real estate industry has produced 228 new billionaires since 2014.

6. Food and beverage

The food and beverage industry has produced 277 new billionaires since 2014.

5. Healthcare

The healthcare industry has produced 284 new billionaires since 2014.

4. Fashion and retail

The fashion and retail industry has produced 318 new billionaires since 2014.

3. Finance and investments

The finance and investments industry has produced 353 new billionaires since 2014.

2. Technology

The technology industry has produced 443 new billionaires since 2014.

1. Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry has produced 509 new billionaires since 2014.