As of January 2025, the world’s wealthiest individuals are predominantly leaders in technology and luxury goods sectors. Here are the top 10 richest people:
- Elon Musk: CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, with a net worth of $432 billion.
- Jeff Bezos: Founder of Amazon, with a net worth of $194 billion.
- Larry Ellison: Co-founder of Oracle Corporation, with a net worth of $177 billion.
- Mark Zuckerberg: Co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), with a net worth of $177 billion.
- Bernard Arnault: Chairman and CEO of LVMH, leading luxury goods conglomerate, with a net worth of $233 billion.
- Larry Page: Co-founder of Google, with a net worth of $177 billion.
- Bill Gates: Co-founder of Microsoft, with a net worth of $177 billion.
- Sergey Brin: Co-founder of Google, with a net worth of $177 billion.
- Steve Ballmer: Former Microsoft CEO, with a net worth of $177 billion.
- Warren Buffett: CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, renowned for value investing, with a net worth of $177 billion.
These individuals have significantly influenced global industries through their innovative ventures and investments.