chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2022-05-06 06:40 
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Li Ka-shing topped the list as the world's richest real estate entrepreneur at 94 years old with $33 billion, followed by Lee Shau-kee of Henderson Land with $27 billion, and Country Garden's Yang Huiyan of $26 billion, according to the Hurun Research Institute.
The Hurun Global Real Estate Rich List 2022, a list of the real estate billionaires in the world, was released on April 6, and the wealth is a snapshot of Jan 14 this year, drawn from the Hurun Global Rich List 2022. The threshold for the list was $2.8 billion.
In total, the wealth of world's top 100 real estate billionaires reached $663 billion and average wealth increased by 5 percent. Among them, average wealth of real estate entrepreneurs in China shrank by 3 percent, and the average wealth of real estate entrepreneurs in the US grew by 10 percent.
The listed entrepreneurs come from 16 countries and 57 percent of them mainly hold commercial properties, while 43 percent mainly develop and sell properties.
As per the list, China topped the list with 52 entrepreneurs, then US with 17, UK with 8, and India with 6.
Let's look at the top 10 listed billionaires in the real estate industry.
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Now, let's delve into the information presented in the article from chinadaily.com.cn, which highlights the top 10 richest real estate entrepreneurs in the world according to the Hurun Global Real Estate Rich List 2022.
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Li Ka-shing:
- Age: 94
- Wealth: $33 billion
- Notable Position: Topped the list as the world's richest real estate entrepreneur.
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Lee Shau-kee:
- Affiliation: Henderson Land
- Wealth: $27 billion
- Notable Position: Second on the list.
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Yang Huiyan:
- Affiliation: Country Garden
- Wealth: $26 billion
- Notable Position: Third on the list.
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Hurun Global Real Estate Rich List 2022:
- Release Date: April 6, 2022
- Source: Hurun Research Institute
- Methodology: The wealth snapshot is as of January 14, 2022, derived from the Hurun Global Rich List 2022.
- Threshold for Inclusion: $2.8 billion
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Overall Industry Statistics:
- Total Wealth of Top 100 Real Estate Billionaires: $663 billion
- Average Wealth Increase: 5 percent
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Regional Wealth Changes:
- China: Average wealth of real estate entrepreneurs decreased by 3 percent.
- United States: Average wealth of real estate entrepreneurs increased by 10 percent.
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Global Representation:
- Entrepreneurs Listed: 16 countries
- Primary Property Focus: 57 percent commercial properties, 43 percent development and sale of properties.
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Top Countries Represented:
- China: 52 entrepreneurs
- United States: 17 entrepreneurs
- United Kingdom: 8 entrepreneurs
- India: 6 entrepreneurs
This comprehensive overview not only provides insights into the specific individuals leading the real estate market but also sheds light on broader trends, regional variations, and the diverse nature of real estate entrepreneurship on a global scale. The article serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the financial dynamics of the real estate industry and the key players shaping its trajectory.
