Ranked: The World’s Top Billionaire Cities in 2026

The world's wealthiest individuals continue to cluster in a handful of global financial and technology hubs. According to the latest rankings based on the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, New York remains the billionaire capital of the world, while Asian cities continue to strengthen their influence in wealth creation.

1. New York, United States

146 billionaires

New York maintains its position as the world's leading billionaire city. Driven by finance, media, real estate, and technology, the city hosts the largest concentration of ultra-wealthy individuals anywhere on the planet.

2. Shenzhen, China

105 billionaires

China's technology powerhouse has become one of the fastest-growing centers for wealth. Home to numerous manufacturing and technology giants, Shenzhen continues to produce new billionaires at an impressive pace.

3. Shanghai, China

92 billionaires

As China's financial capital, Shanghai remains a major hub for commerce, banking, and e-commerce. Its vibrant business ecosystem has helped the city retain one of the highest billionaire populations in the world.

4. Beijing, China

91 billionaires

Beijing's strength in technology, telecommunications, and industrial conglomerates has cemented its place among the world's richest cities. The Chinese capital remains a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.

5. Mumbai, India

90 billionaires

Mumbai continues to emerge as a global wealth center, powered by finance, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and infrastructure. India's commercial capital has seen remarkable growth in billionaire numbers over the past decade.

6. London, United Kingdom

97 billionaires

London remains Europe's leading billionaire city, benefiting from its status as a global financial center and a destination for international wealth and investment.

7. Hong Kong

74 billionaires

Despite economic and geopolitical challenges, Hong Kong continues to attract wealth through finance, property, and international trade.

8. Moscow, Russia

69 billionaires

Russia's capital remains home to many of the country's wealthiest individuals, particularly those involved in energy, metals, and commodities.

9. New Delhi, India

63 billionaires

India's capital has witnessed rapid wealth creation across sectors including real estate, telecommunications, and consumer industries.

10. San Francisco, United States

55 billionaires

Fueled by Silicon Valley's dominance in technology and venture capital, San Francisco remains one of the world's premier destinations for entrepreneurial wealth.

Asia's Growing Dominance

A significant shift in global wealth patterns is underway. Asian cities now account for more than half of the billionaires represented among the world's top wealth centers, highlighting the region's expanding economic influence.

While traditional financial capitals such as New York and London continue to thrive, the rise of Chinese and Indian cities underscores the changing geography of global wealth. As technology, manufacturing, and innovation drive new fortunes, the competition among billionaire cities is expected to intensify in the years ahead.

Source: Hurun Global Rich List 2026.