Forbes recently revealed its long-awaited list of the world's top ten billionaires, revealing some of the world's most impressive fortunes. Among the most well-known figures, such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, there is also a group of less famous names with impressive wealth.
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From tenth to sixth place: mind-boggling numbers
In detail, the list begins with the tenth place occupied by Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, whose net worth amounts to 129,2 billion dollars. Next are Amancio Ortega, founder of Zara, with 130,9 billion; Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, who boasts 138,6 billion; Larry Page, also a co-founder of Google, with 144,9 billion; and finally Warren Buffett, known as the Oracle of Omaha, whose net worth reaches 146,7 billion thanks to his skills in the world of investments.
The Top 5: Who Rules the World of Wealth
Things get even more interesting in the top 5. Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH and “king of luxury,” is in fifth place with $170,3 billion. In fourth place is Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), with a net worth of $215,5 billion. Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, is in third place with $236,1 billion, having earned $30 billion in the last three months alone. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, is in second place with $240,8 billion. Finally, at the top of the list is Elon Musk, with $354,9 billion, recognized as the owner of Tesla, SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter), who confirms his status as the richest man in the world.
An ever-evolving landscape
Through innovation, investment, and savvy financial strategies, these tycoons continue to influence and dominate the global economy. The rankings, however, remain subject to change, leaving questions about who will succeed in the future in reaching new heights of wealth.
Article published on March 2, 2025 - 15pm
The list of billionaires is always interesting, but I wonder how they calculate the assets. Some names are very well known but others I have never heard, maybe because I do not follow the business world.