5 Most Profitable Industries in the World in 2021

3. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals 

The drug industry is notorious for high-priced products. If you look at some of your prescriptions (if you have any), you will realize how much money you are handing to this industry, which is making billions in profits, $95.8 billion to be exact. It is not surprising to see this industry in the top three of our list of the 15 most profitable industries in the world in 2021. The drugs and pharmaceuticals industry has attained a gross profit of $643.2 billion and a 17.06% return on capital.

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