As the march of globalisation continues, the number of very rich people all over the world is increasing.
While the US still dominates the top 50 richest list — created by Forbes — "outlier" billionaires in nations like Spain, Mexico, and France are competing in the money stakes.
Many of the billionaires on this list are self-made, while others inherited their fortunes but had the business acumen to greatly increase it.
Almost every industry makes an appearance here, be it fashion, energy, supermarkets, investing, or chocolate spread.
Keep scrolling to see the richest people in 19 different countries around the world.
Denmark — Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, $13.1 billion (£9.85 billion). We start with the former President and CEO of the company behind everyone's favourite childhood toy: Lego. As a boy, Kristiansen worked with his grandfather, Ole Kirk Christiansen, to test the tiny bricks — and the rest is history.
Austria — Dietrich Mateschitz, $13.2 billion (£9.9 billion). The cocreator of the Red Bull energy drink, Mateschitz has used his vast fortune to create his own Formula One racing team, and he even owns a hangar where he keeps his collection of planes.
Russia — Leonid Mikhelson, $14.4 billion (£10.8 billion). Mikhelson is the CEO and chairman of gas company Novatek. He began life as a foreman at a construction company before working his way up to become Russia's richest citizen.
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