The U.S. and China are now home to a similar number of billionaires, according to Forbes' latest billionaires list. Russia is also a strong presence in a list that encompasses $6.4 trillion in global wealth.
Even if you can't be the richest person in the world, it's still pretty cool to be the richest person in your country.
Many billionaires have held the title of richest in their country for a number of years, but as always, there are a number of new titleholders this year.
Additional reporting by Max Rosenberg.
The richest New Zealander: Graeme Hart
Net worth: $7 billion
Forbes rank: 191
Background: Hart increased his wealth by $2 billion since last year. His company, Reynolds Group Holdings, which manufactures packaging material, has annual revenue of about $14 billion. Hart also owns Carter Holt Harvey, an Australasian paper, packing and building supplies company.
The richest South African: Johann Rupert and family
Net worth: $7.6 billion
Forbes rank: 173
Background: Rupert built his fortune on luxury goods, including with the Swiss-based Compagnie Financiere Richemont, which owns brands like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. He also spent $4 million last year on a buffalo bull, used for breeding buffalo for private game reserves.
The richest Austrian: Dietrich Mateschitz
Net worth: $9.2 billion
Forbes rank: 136
Background: Mateschitz is the creator of Red Bull, the energy drink that is popular worldwide and has seen its sales increase 16% in the past two years. He also owns stakes in two soccer teams, a Formula One racing team, and a luxury resort in Fiji.
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