Data Sources and Net Worth Methodology
RichGeo links business leaders, companies and places using public records. The worldwide billionaire ranking uses recorded net worth of at least US$1 billion. The wider atlas also includes founders and shareholders with lower or undisclosed wealth.
Where the data comes from
- Wikidata provides many names, birthplaces, industries and company relationships.
- For mainland Chinese A-share and Hong Kong-listed companies, RichGeo uses public company filings and shareholding disclosures.
- For U.S.-listed Chinese companies, beneficial ownership comes from public SEC EDGAR filings, including Forms 20-F and 10-K.
- Geographic hierarchies use official Chinese administrative codes and Wikidata place relationships. Individual profiles link to the source when available.
How public shareholdings become net worth estimates
RichGeo multiplies disclosed ownership by the company’s market value. A company listed in multiple markets is counted once. Indirect stakes through listed parents are adjusted for the parent’s ownership. Combined interests reported by parties acting in concert are excluded from individual totals when they cannot be attributed to a person.
Shareholding estimates omit private assets and personal liabilities. Figures are shown in U.S. dollars using approximate exchange rates. Valuation dates are shown when the source supplies them, and profiles can have different dates.
Birthplace and headquarters are separate views
Birthplace rankings count people linked to a place and its subregions. The headquarters view counts people associated with businesses headquartered there. A person may appear in more than one location, so counts across locations do not necessarily add up to the worldwide total.
Names and language
The English edition uses recorded English names where available and preserves original names for reference. Some source records have only a Chinese name or description.
Corrections and privacy
RichGeo uses publicly documented birthplaces and business locations. Report an error or request a correction with a link to the profile and supporting evidence.