how many enemy characters are in mario kart world

Mario Kart World appears to have 16 enemy characters among its confirmed playable roster, based on the current character lists that include Goomba, Koopa Troopa, Shy Guy, King Boo, Peepa, Spike, Nabbit, Pokey, Biddybud, Hammer Bro, Chargin’ Chuck, Sidestepper, Monty Mole, Stingby, Cataquack, and Wiggler.

How that count was reached

The roster source separates standard characters from enemy-type racers, and the enemy list above is the set explicitly identified from the confirmed roster shown so far.

A small caveat

That number is based on currently confirmed characters, not a guaranteed final total, because the roster may still grow before or after launch.

Item| Count
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Confirmed enemy characters| 16 3
Confirmed roster status| Not necessarily final 34

TL;DR: 16 enemy characters are confirmed so far.