Secrets behind success of top 10 winning countries

CNNMoney | by Jillian Eugenios

Where are the wealthiest people on the planet? These economies boast the highest number of people whose net worth exceeds $1 billion, according to Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013.

United States

No. of billionaires: 515

Total net worth (2013): $2,064 billion

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