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Brazil Registers Growth In The Number Of Billionaires, Reaching 60 Names In 2024. Check Out The 10 Main Ones Leading The List!
Brazil is experiencing a historic milestone in 2024, with the significant increase in the number of billionaires. According to a survey by Swiss bank UBS, the country now has 60 billionaires, a growth of 33% compared to 2023. In addition, the updated Forbes list highlights the 10 richest Brazilians, with fortunes that impress and reflect the power of sectors such as technology, banking, and consumption, according to the Gazeta de Rio Preto website.
Eduardo Saverin Leads As The Richest Brazilian In History
Eduardo Luiz Saverin, co-founder of Facebook, has reached in 2024 the status of the richest Brazilian in history. With a fortune of R$ 155.97 billion, Saverin tops the list and consolidates himself as one of the great names in technology on the global stage.
Right after Saverin, Vicky Sarfati Safra and family appear in second place, with a net worth of R$ 110.17 billion, boosted by the management of Banco Safra. In third place is Jorge Paulo Lemann and family, whose fortune of R$ 91.81 billion comes mainly from investments in companies like Ambev and 3G Capital.
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The Biggest Names In The Financial And Consumption Sector
The financial sector also figures prominently on the list. The brothers Fernando Roberto Moreira Salles (R$ 38.45 billion) and Pedro Moreira Salles (R$ 36.15 billion), linked to Itaú, demonstrate the strength of one of Brazil’s largest private banks.
In the consumption segment, Miguel Gellert Krigsner, founder of Grupo Boticário, stands out, closing the ranking of the top 10 richest with a fortune of R$ 28.69 billion.
Complete List: The 10 Richest Brazilians Of 2024
- Eduardo Luiz Saverin: R$ 155.97 billion (Facebook)
- Vicky Sarfati Safra and Family: R$ 110.17 billion (Banco Safra)
- Jorge Paulo Lemann and Family: R$ 91.81 billion (3G Capital/Ambev)
- Marcel Herrmann Telles and Family: R$ 60.8 billion (3G Capital)
- Carlos Alberto da Veiga Sicupira and Family: R$ 49.35 billion (3G Capital)
- Fernando Roberto Moreira Salles: R$ 38.45 billion (Itaú)
- Pedro Moreira Salles: R$ 36.15 billion (Itaú)
- Alexandre Behring da Costa: R$ 34.82 billion (3G Capital)
- André Santos Esteves: R$ 32.71 billion (BTG Pactual)
- Miguel Gellert Krigsner: R$ 28.69 billion (Grupo Boticário)
The Expansion Of The Billionaire World In Brazil
Brazil has gained 19 new billionaires in 2024, marking an impressive growth compared to the previous year, when the country had 45 names. This increase reflects the positive performance of strategic sectors, such as technology, finance, and consumer goods, as well as a more favorable economic scenario for large investors and entrepreneurs.
This expansion not only reaffirms Brazil’s relevance in the global economic landscape but also positions the country as one of the main territories for wealth growth in Latin America.
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