which details the richest people in the world and their calculated net worths. The listing shows a concentration of the world’s wealth with leaders in the technology sector, along with many other developments worldwide.
The Top Billionaires of 2025:
1. Elon Musk
Elon Musk is the richest person in the world with a net worth of $342 billion. This is an increase of $147 billion from the prior year, mainly due to his respective roles as the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.
2. Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg, the current CEO of Meta Platforms, is number two with a net worth of $217 billion. His net worth reflects the continuing expansion of his social media empire.
3. Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is the founder and executive chairman of Amazon, and has a net worth of $215 billion, which puts him at number three, which cites the substantial part Amazon has played in the retail and continued expansion in the global marketplace.
4. Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle Corporation, has a net worth of $192 billion, earning him the 4th position as the richest person in the world. He has held this position for his continued expansion and growth in the software industry, which can be applied in a multitude of enterprise sectors around the world.
5. Bernard Arnault & Family
With $178 billion, Arnault had held the title of the wealthiest person in the world, is the CEO of LVMH, which is the largest luxury brand company in the world, and is the fifth wealthiest person. LVMH owns several of the world’s leading brands including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, and Moët & Chandon.
6. Warren Buffett
The “Oracle of Omaha,” who is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has a net worth of $154 billion, putting him in sixth place. His extensive investments have made him one of the most legendary figures in finance.
7. Larry Page
The co-founder of Google has a net worth of approximately $144 billion and is the seventh wealthiest person in the world. His wealth is a result of his innovations and developments that helped shape the internet stage today.
8. Sergey Brin
Another co-founder of Google with an estimated net worth of $138 billion, Brin holds the eighth position on the list. Along with Larry Page, they developed the majority of technologies that drive much of the internet that we see developed today.
9. Amancio Ortega
Founder of Inditex, the parent company of international fashion brands like Zara, Ortega is the ninth wealthiest person in the world with a fortune of approximately $124 billion. Ortega’s influence in the international fashion industry is undeniable.
10. Steve Ballmer
The former CEO of Microsoft is worth an estimated $118 billion, completing the top ten. He made his money while being CEO of Microsoft and from his investments.
Key Insights:
● Technology Industry Dominance:
Eight of the ten billionaires come from the technology industry which signifies the relative volume of wealth creation enabled by the technology industry as compared to other industries.
● Rise in Billionaires:
The 2025 list has a record 3,028 billionaires, with a total net worth of $16.1 trillion, an increase of $2 trillion compared to the previous year.
● Globals Distribution:
The US has the lead with 902 billionaires, China and Hong Kong with 516 and India with 205.
This list provides a glimpse of people that are changing the economy through the innovation and fortunes of their investments through technology and luxury.
