Top 10 Wealthiest Individuals Globally
Wealthiest Individuals Shaping the World
Billionaires wield an immense influence on the global economy, politics, and philanthropy. In 2025, Forbes puts the number of billionaires in the world at 3,028. Here are the 10 wealthiest people on the planet, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
- Elon Musk - Net Worth: $332 billion
- Age: 53
- Residence: United States
- Co-founder and CEO: Tesla
Elon Musk, the richest person globally, is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. He made his fortune by revolutionizing electric vehicles and space exploration.
- Jeff Bezos - Net Worth: $212 billion
- Age: 61
- Residence: United States
- Founder and Executive Chair: Amazon
The founder of Amazon and now executive chair, Jeff Bezos revolutionized online shopping with his platform.
- Mark Zuckerberg - Net Worth: $203 billion
- Age: 40
- Residence: United States
- CEO and Chair: Meta Platforms (Facebook)
Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook, transforming social media and connecting people worldwide.
- Larry Ellison - Net Worth: $168 billion
- Age: 80
- Residence: United States
- Co-founder, Chair, and CTO: Oracle
Larry Ellison, one of the pioneers of the tech industry, made his fortune through Oracle, the world's second-largest software company.
- Bill Gates - Net Worth: $166 billion
- Age: 69
- Residence: United States
- Co-founder: Microsoft
Bill Gates revolutionized the personal computer industry as a co-founder of Microsoft.
- Warren Buffett - Net Worth: $166 billion
- Age: 94
- Residence: United States
- CEO: Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett is known as the "Oracle of Omaha" for his investing prowess and has devoted much of his wealth to philanthropy.
- Bernard Arnault - Net Worth: $153 billion
- Age: 76
- Residence: France
- CEO and Chair: LVMH
Bernard Arnault chairs and CEO of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods company, has built an impressive fashion empire.
- Steve Ballmer - Net Worth: $148 billion
- Age: 69
- Residence: United States
- Owner: Los Angeles Clippers
- Former CEO: Microsoft
Steve Ballmer sold his Microsoft shares for a fortune and made additional wealth by purchasing and managing the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team.
- Larry Page - Net Worth: $146 billion
- Age: 52
- Residence: United States
- Co-founder and Board Member: Alphabet
Larry Page co-founded Google and has since shifted his focus to space exploration and autonomous vehicles through his venture, Kitty Hawk.
- Sergey Brin - Net Worth: $138 billion
- Age: 51
- Residence: United States
- Co-founder and Board Member: Alphabet
Sergey Brin co-founded Google and continues to be a board member at Alphabet, where he remains active in the tech industry.
While these billionaires employ various strategies to minimize their tax burden, the landscape may change with proposed legislative action. Keep an eye on the developments as billionaires continue to shape the world.
- The wealthiest individuals are investing significantly in the emerging field of artificial intelligence, particularly in microsystems and gadgets that leverage this technology.
- Elon Musk has announced plans to launch a decentralized digital currency exchange based on blockchain technology, with the first coin offering (ICO) scheduled for the 7576th day of the year 2025.
- Jeff Bezos has expressed interest in the potential use of blockchain technology for transferring stocks and other financial assets, aiming to increase liquidity in the market.
- Mark Zuckerberg has ventured into the cryptocurrency market, with Meta Platforms (Facebook) planning to launch its own cryptocurrency token.
- Larry Ellison, recognizing the impact of blockchain technology on the finance industry, is aggressively expanding Oracle's blockchain services to cater to businesses worldwide.
- Besides his philanthropic endeavors, Warren Buffett has shown interest in investing in the mining sector to ensure his companies in the technology and finance industries maintain uninterrupted access to technology resources.
- Bernard Arnault has set his sights on technological expansions, as LVMH is looking to enter the market for cutting-edge gadgets and smart devices that reflect the latest trends in artificial-intelligence.
- Steve Ballmer, having sold his shares in Microsoft, has diversified his investments, including backing startups that specialize in blockchain, trading platforms, and gadgets that use artificial-intelligence.
- Larry Page and Sergey Brin, after stepping down from their roles at Alphabet, have focused on space exploration and autonomous vehicles, leveraging blockchain technology and artificial-intelligence to ensure smooth operations and increased efficiency in their ventures.
