The 2024 World’s Billionaires List by Forbes consists of 2,781 names, with some of the youngest billionaires being born into wealth. These teenage billionaires come from wealthy families and have inherited empires that contribute to their massive net worth.
Among the youngest billionaires on Forbes’ list are Clemente Del Vecchio and Livia Voigt, who are both under the age of 20. Del Vecchio, 19, inherited his wealth from his father, the founder of EssilorLuxottica. He owns a stake in Delfin, a holding company, and has interests in various large companies, including banks. Meanwhile, Voigt, also 19, is the main shareholder of WEG Industries, a Brazil-based electric motor manufacturer founded by her grandfather.
Forbes reports that there are a total of 25 billionaires under the age of 33 on the 2024 list, with a combined net worth of $110 billion. Most of these young billionaires have inherited their wealth, with only a few being self-made. More details on the youngest billionaires and Forbes’ methodology for calculating their worth can be found on their official website.