In a global economy boasting 3,028 billionaires with a combined fortune of $16.1 trillion, Black entrepreneurs have carved out an impressive space on Forbes’ prestigious annual World Billionaires list. Though representing just 0.8 percent of the total billionaires worldwide, these 23 Black moguls exemplify extraordinary business acumen, innovation and perseverance across diverse industries.
The 2025 list showcases remarkable wealth generation among Black entrepreneurs, with figures spanning entertainment, sports, technology, mining and finance. Their achievements provide compelling evidence that barriers to wealth creation can be overcome, even as their proportional representation underscores persistent challenges in achieving economic equity.