The majority of super billionaires owe their fortune to sectors that have flourished thanks to technological advancements. For example, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and others in the list come from industries like technology and e-commerce, where the rapid expansion of digital platforms has greatly increased the wealth of those involved.

In 1987, Forbes published its first-ever list of billionaires, which included Yoshiaki Tsutsumi, a Japanese real estate mogul with a net worth of US$ 20 billion (IDR 329.53 trillion). Today, Musk’s wealth is 21 times greater than Tsutsumi’s, reflecting the explosive rise in wealth among modern-day billionaires, particularly in the tech sector.

Among the 24 super billionaires, 16 of them are categorized as centi-billionaires, each with a fortune exceeding US$ 100 billion (IDR 1,647.6 trillion). This reflects how technology and related industries have become the dominant force in wealth accumulation, with many of these billionaires controlling companies that have transformed entire industries. (Uki Ruknuddin)

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