Top 10 countries worldwide with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Aug 24, 2025
3 min read

News Billionaires - Here is the ranking of the Top 10 countries worldwide with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, as well as the only 8 countries in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, according to Forbes.

1 - Top 10 countries worldwide with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025:

1 – Russia and China

Russia and China both rank No. 1 as countries in the world with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 97% of billionaires being self-made in both countries.

2 – United Kingdom

The United Kingdom ranks 2^nd country in the world with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 89% of billionaires being self-made. The UK is also the No.1 country in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025.

3 – Czech Republic

The Czech Republic ranks 3^rd country in the world with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 82% of billionaires being self-made.

4 – Netherlands

The Netherlands ranks 4^th country in the world with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 77% of billionaires being self-made.

5 – Israel

Israel ranks 5^th country in the world with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 74% of billionaires being self-made.

6 – United States

The United States ranks 6^th country in the world with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 73% of billionaires being self-made.

7 – Japan and Indonesia

Japan and Indonesia both rank 7^th as countries in the world with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 70% of billionaires being self-made in both countries.

8 – Australia

Australia ranks 8^th country in the world with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 69% of billionaires being self-made.

9 – Taiwan

Taiwan ranks 9^th country in the world with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 65% of billionaires being self-made.

10 – Cyprus, Hong Kong and Ireland

Cyprus, Hong Kong and Ireland all rank 10^th as countries in the world with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 64% of billionaires being self-made in all three countries.

2 - Here are the 8 countries in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025:

1 - Russia

Russia ranks No.1 country in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 97% of billionaires being self-made.

2 - The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom ranks 2nd country in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 89% of billionaires being self-made.

3 - The Czech Republic

The Czech Republic ranks 3rd country in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 82% of billionaires being self-made.

4 - The Netherlands

The Netherlands ranks 4th country in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 77% of billionaires being self-made.

5 - Cyprus

Cyprus ranks 5th country in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 64% of billionaires being self-made .

6 - Ireland

Ireland ranks 6th country in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 64% of billionaires being self-made .

7 - Greece

Greece ranks 7th country in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 63% of billionaires being self-made.

8 - Turkey

Turkey ranks 8th country in Europe with the highest percentage of self-made billionaires in 2025, with 58% of billionaires being self-made.