- Philanthropy is the most popular hobby among billionaires , according to Wealth-X's 2019 Billionaire Census .
- Sports , boating, and travel are also popular pastimes among the richest people in the world, according to Wealth-X.
- The hobbies of the richest billionaires are different from billionaires with net worths under $5 billion;billionaires worth $5 billion aremore active in philanthropy, art , and aviation .
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The 10 most common hobbies among the richest people in world, from aviation to real estate
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When rich people have free time, they have the means for extravagant hobbies, whether it's collecting classic cars or jet-setting across the globe. But the most common hobby they pursue isn't a gaudy display of wealth it's philanthropy.
In a report from Wealth-X, a market research firm that focuses on ultra-high net worth individuals, we get a peek at the top passions, interests, and hobbies of people with a net worth of $1 billion or more.
Philanthropy proved the most popular hobby, with more than half of the world's wealthiest people pursuing charitable activities. This generosity comes as no surprise, though, thanks to the rise in recognition of endeavors such as The Giving Pledge , a promise started by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to commit more than half of their wealth to philanthropic causes during their lifetime.
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The second-most popular interest among this group is watching, playing, and investing in sports, including tennis, soccer, skiing, American football, and most of all, golf, according to Wealth-X.
From art and fashion to hunting and fishing, read on to see the 10 most common hobbies and passions of the wealthiest of the wealthy, ranked in order of popularity.
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