In an age defined by ambition and entrepreneurial fervor, a select group of individuals has amassed extraordinary wealth, distinguishing themselves as leaders of vision and innovation. These trailblazers have risen to the pinnacle of success, joining the elite ranks of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Their achievements are nothing short of remarkable. With fortunes surpassing the GDP of numerous nations, the top 10 richest people wield unparalleled influence, particularly in the realms of technology, finance, and retail. However, the widening wealth gap between these affluent few and the less fortunate remains a pressing global concern.
This article unveils the identities of these influential figures, drawing from Forbes’ renowned rankings. Through their extraordinary accomplishments and entrepreneurial prowess, they have left an indelible mark on the global economy, shaping the course of our collective future.
Here are the top 10 richest people in the world, along with their net worth in billions of dollars, source of wealth, and country:
- Bernard Arnault & family: $233 billion – LVMH – France
- Elon Musk: $194 billion – Tesla, SpaceX – United States
- Jeff Bezos: $195 billion – Amazon – United States
- Mark Zuckerberg: $177 billion – Facebook – United States
- Larry Ellison: $141 billion – Oracle – United States
- Warren Buffett: $133 billion – Berkshire Hathaway – United States
- Bill Gates: $128 billion – Microsoft – United States
- Steve Ballmer: $121 billion – Microsoft – United States
- Mukesh Ambani: $116 billion – Reliance Industries – India
- Larry Page: $114 billion – Google – United States
Here are the top 10 richest people in the world:
- Bernard Arnault & Family
- Age: 74
- Residence: Paris
- Citizenship: France
- Source of Wealth: LVMH
- Elon Musk
- Age: 52
- Residence: Austin, Texas
- Citizenship: US
- Source of Wealth: Tesla, SpaceX
- Jeff Bezos
- Age: 60
- Residence: Medina, Washington
- Citizenship: US
- Source of Wealth: Amazon
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Age: 39
- Residence: Palo Alto, California
- Citizenship: US
- Source of Wealth: Facebook
- Larry Ellison
- Age: 79
- Residence: Lanai, Hawaii
- Citizenship: US
- Source of Wealth: Oracle
- Warren Buffett
- Age: 93
- Residence: Omaha, Nebraska
- Citizenship: US
- Source of Wealth: Berkshire Hathaway
- Bill Gates
- Age: 68
- Residence: Medina, Washington
- Citizenship: US
- Source of Wealth: Microsoft
- Steve Ballmer
- Age: 67
- Residence: Hunts Point, Washington
- Citizenship: US
- Source of Wealth: Microsoft
- Mukesh Ambani
- Age: 66
- Residence: Mumbai, India
- Citizenship: India
- Source of Wealth: Reliance Industries
- Larry Page
- Age: 50
- Residence: Palo Alto, California
- Citizenship: US
- Source of Wealth: Google (Alphabet)
Sources: forbesindia.com