Not without wealth, they won't. The individual, without some means to exert their influence, cannot expend it over distance. Using that influence requires both

Not without wealth, they won't. The individual, without some means to exert their influence, cannot expend it over distance. Using that influence requires both wealth and power, and both are typically held by a tiny percentage at the top of their societies. Whether they've got a million or a billion people, the total numbers are only meaningful if those people have the wealth to, say, purchase goods. Otherwise, they are just a production resource for those at the top.