How Many Men Have Yachts In The World?

In June 2021, Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov owns the largest yacht in the world, the 512-foot Dilbar. The global luxury yacht market size was USD 10860 million in 2021, with the market expected to reach USD 16680 million in 2022. There are approximately 10,000 luxurious vessels sailing the world’s waters, catering to different yacht market sizes and styles. The US came in first place with 158 superyachts counted in April 2019, followed by Italy, Spain, France, and Greece. Spain saw the largest increase in the 25 Largest Yachts in the World list, which ranges from Lürssen’s 592-foot Azzam to Fincantieri’s 439-foot Serene.

The exact number of yachts in the world is difficult to estimate due to private ownership and unregistered ones with reputable organizations. However, the Azzam, currently the largest privately owned superyacht at 180 meters, holds the record for the world’s largest privately owned superyacht since 2013. Boat International reported that in 2022, there are 1,024 superyachts in build or on The Register.

According to Boat International’s list of the top 25 largest yachts in the world, 9% of men have yachts. If all yachts in the US are registered to men, that equates to.06% of men in the US owning a yacht. In 2016, it was estimated that there were about 10,000 luxury yachts 79 feet in length in the world, with 20% of them being sailing yachts. The yacht industry continues to surprise us with its size and variety of boats.