According to the organization “Oxfam,” the wealth of the world’s top five richest individuals has increased twofold since 2020. On Monday, Oxfam urged nations to counter the influence of the wealthy on tax regulations.
As per a report that was published along with the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, the fortunes of these billionaires surged from $405 billion in 2020 to $869 billion in the previous year.
In the past year, Oxfam reported that around 5 billion individuals across the globe have experienced a decline in their wealth.
On the contrary, billionaires have seen their fortunes grow by $3.3 billion compared to their previous wealth in 2020, despite the various economic challenges faced globally during this decade, including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Typically, Oxfam publishes its yearly report on global inequality prior to the start of the forum, where discussions take place in the Davos resort, located in the Swiss Alps.
The organization “Oxfam” reported that the wealth of the five wealthiest individuals in the world has increased twofold since 2020. Furthermore, the organization urged countries to counteract the impact of affluent individuals on tax regulations.
At the same time as the gathering of influential figures at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a report was published revealing that the collective fortune of these ultra-rich individuals surged from 405 billion dollars in 2020 to 869 billion dollars in the previous year.
According to Oxfam, an estimated 5 billion individuals worldwide have experienced a decline in their economic status since the year 2020.
Despite the various global economic crises faced over the past decade, including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, billionaires have seen a significant increase in their wealth, now surpassing $3.3 billion compared to their financial status in 2020.
The non-profit organization “Oxfam” typically publishes its annual report on global inequality prior to the commencement of the forum held in the Davos resort located in the Swiss Alps, which initiates its meetings on Monday.