Top 10 Richest People in the World (2025)
These individuals exemplify the significant impact of technological innovation and strategic entrepreneurship on wealth accumulation in the modern era.
As of April 1, 2025, the landscape of global wealth continues to be dominated by influential figures in technology, retail, and luxury goods. According to the latest data from Forbes and Bloomberg, here are the top 10 richest individuals:
- Elon Musk – Net Worth: $359.5 billionForbes Australia
- Source of Wealth: Tesla, SpaceX, X Corp., xAI, The Boring Company, NeuralinkLatest news & breaking headlines+1Wikipedia+1
- Country: United StatesWikipedia+2The Financial Express+2Latest news & breaking headlines+2
- Overview: Elon Musk maintains his position as the world's wealthiest individual, with a diverse portfolio spanning electric vehicles, space exploration, social media, artificial intelligence, tunneling technology, and neurotechnology. Latest news & breaking headlines
- Mark Zuckerberg – Net Worth: $231 billionThe Indian Express
- Source of Wealth: Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook)Forbes Australia+1Wikipedia+1
- Country: United Stateswww.shelby.community+3The Financial Express+3The Times of India+3
- Overview: As the CEO of Meta Platforms, Zuckerberg's wealth reflects the company's continued dominance in social media and virtual reality spaces. Forbes Australia
- Jeff Bezos – Net Worth: $227 billion
- Source of Wealth: Amazon, Blue OriginWikipedia
- Country: United StatesThe Financial Express
- Overview: Founder and former CEO of Amazon, Bezos's fortune remains substantial, bolstered by his ventures in space exploration through Blue Origin.
- Larry Ellison – Net Worth: $204.6 billionThe Financial Express
- Source of Wealth: Oracle CorporationWikipedia+2The Financial Express+2mint+2
- Country: United States
- Overview: Co-founder and chairman of Oracle, Ellison's wealth is rooted in the company's success in database software and cloud solutions.
- Bernard Arnault – Net Worth: $181.3 billionThe Financial Express
- Source of Wealth: LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy)Investopedia+1Wikipedia+1
- Country: FranceThe Financial Express
- Overview: As chairman and CEO of LVMH, Arnault oversees the world's largest luxury goods conglomerate, encompassing brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Moët & Chandon. The Financial Express
- Larry Page – Net Worth: $161.4 billionThe Financial Express
- Source of Wealth: Google (Alphabet Inc.)
- Country: United StatesThe Financial Express
- Overview: Co-founder of Google, Page's fortune is tied to the enduring success of the tech giant and its parent company, Alphabet.
- Sergey Brin – Net Worth: $154.0 billionThe Financial Express
- Source of Wealth: Google (Alphabet Inc.)
- Country: United States
- Overview: Brin, co-founder of Google alongside Page, continues to reap the financial rewards of the company's global influence.
- Warren Buffett – Net Worth: $146.2 billionThe Financial Express
- Source of Wealth: Berkshire HathawayThe Financial Express
- Country: United StatesThe Financial Express+1Wikipedia+1
- Overview: Known as the "Oracle of Omaha," Buffett's investment acumen through Berkshire Hathaway has solidified his status among the world's richest. The Financial Express
- Steve Ballmer – Net Worth: $126.0 billionCrix News+2The Financial Express+2Forbes Australia+2
- Source of Wealth: Microsoft
- Country: United StatesCrix News+3The Financial Express+3Wikipedia+3
- Overview: Former CEO of Microsoft, Ballmer's wealth reflects his long tenure and significant holdings in the software giant.
- Jensen Huang – Net Worth: $120.2 billionThe Financial Express+1Crix News+1
- Source of Wealth: NVIDIA
- Country: United States
- Overview: Co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, Huang has capitalized on the company's leadership in graphics processing units (GPUs) and artificial intelligence technologies.
Note: Net worth figures are subject to fluctuation due to changes in stock prices and market conditions.
These individuals exemplify the significant impact of technological innovation and strategic entrepreneurship on wealth accumulation in the modern era.
