Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Immigrant Billionaires: U.S. Success Stories from Around the Globe
A large number of billionaires living in the U.S. were born in other countries.
These self-made individuals, mostly in tech and finance, have amassed trillions of dollars.
India is the top country of origin for these successful immigrants.
Many came to the U.S. for education and built businesses.
Examples include founders of major companies.
Their success underscores the contributions of immigrants to the American economy.
These billionaires control a significant portion of the nation's wealth.
125 foreign-born individuals in the U.S. are billionaires.
These immigrants represent 14% of all U.S. billionaires.
Immigrant billionaires control 18% of US billionaire wealth.
India is the top country of origin with 12 billionaires.
Most immigrant billionaires are self-made, primarily in tech or finance.
- Who
- Immigrant Billionaires
- What
- Success stories and wealth accumulation in the U.S.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To highlight the contributions of foreign-born individuals.
- Number of Immigrant Billionaires
- 125
- Total Wealth
- $1.3 Trillion
- Percentage of US Billionaire Wealth
- 18%
- Origin Countries
- 41
- Top Country of Origin
- India (12 Billionaires)
- Self-Made Billionaire Percentage
- 93%
- Primary Industries
- Tech and Finance
Sources
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