The wealth of the eight richest people on the planet is comparable to the combined wealth of half the population of the Earth — about 4 billion people.
Since 2015, the assets of the top 1% of the world's wealthiest individuals have increased by $33.9 trillion — this amount would be enough to eliminate global poverty 22 times.
At the same time, the combined wealth of 3000 billionaires on the Forbes list accounts for 14.6% of the world's GDP, highlighting the unprecedented concentration of wealth in the hands of a narrow circle.
