Top 10 Richest People in the World
In the ever-evolving landscape of global wealth, the world’s richest individuals continue to amass fortunes that rival the GDPs of entire nations. The top 10 richest people collectively hold a staggering $2.13 trillion in net worth, a modest 1% increase from the previous months, driven by mixed performances in tech stocks and luxury goods amid broader market highs. Dominated by American tech titans (nine out of ten), this list reflects the enduring power of innovation in Silicon Valley and beyond. Only one non-American, France’s Bernard Arnault, cracks the elite club. All are men, each worth at least $150 billion, up from $143 billion last month.
These billionaires’ wealth fluctuates daily with stock prices, private valuations, and economic shifts. Below, we profile the top 10, including their net worth, a brief biography, and insights into their business empires that have propelled them to the pinnacle of financial success.
1. Elon Musk – $415.6 Billion
Elon Musk, the South African-born entrepreneur and visionary behind multiple groundbreaking companies, has held the title of the world’s richest person since late May 2024. At 54, Musk’s fortune surged by $14.4 billion in August alone, largely due to an 8% rise in Tesla’s shares, widening his lead over the No. 2 spot to $144.7 billion. His wealth stems primarily from his stakes in Tesla (about 13%), SpaceX (valued at over $350 billion privately), and other ventures like xAI, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. Musk co-founded PayPal (sold to eBay in 2002), revolutionized electric vehicles with Tesla in 2003, and launched SpaceX in 2002 to make humanity multi-planetary. In 2022, he acquired Twitter for $44 billion and rebranded it as X, merging it with xAI in 2025 to form a $23.4 billion AI powerhouse. Despite controversies, including a class-action lawsuit over Tesla’s self-driving tech, Musk’s bold bets on AI, space, and EVs continue to fuel his empire.
2. Larry Ellison – $270.9 Billion
Larry Ellison, the co-founder and chairman of Oracle Corporation, ranks second with a net worth that dipped $28.7 billion last month but remains robust at $270.9 billion, maintaining his position for the third consecutive month. Now 81, Ellison dropped out of college but built Oracle in 1977 into a database software giant, serving as CEO until 2014. Oracle powers cloud computing and enterprise solutions for thousands of companies worldwide. His fortune is tied to an 8% stake in the firm, which has surged amid AI demand. Beyond tech, Ellison owns 98% of Hawaii’s Lanai island (purchased for $300 million in 2012) and has invested in Salesforce, Netflix, and biotech firms like Astex Pharmaceuticals. Recently, he collaborated with his son David on the Paramount-Skydance merger and joined the Stargate Project, a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative with OpenAI and SoftBank—though scaled back in 2025. Ellison’s yacht racing passion and philanthropy in medical research underscore his diverse pursuits.
3. Mark Zuckerberg – $224.1 Billion
At 41, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds the third spot with $224.1 billion, his wealth bolstered by Meta’s pivot to AI and the metaverse. Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook in his Harvard dorm in 2004, transforming it into Meta in 2021 to encompass Instagram, WhatsApp, and VR/AR via Oculus. His 13% stake in the company drives his fortune, with shares rising on AI integrations like Llama models. Meta’s 3.2 billion daily users make it a social media behemoth, though it faced scrutiny over data privacy (e.g., the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal). Zuckerberg envisions the metaverse as the future of interaction, investing billions in Reality Labs. Through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative with his wife Priscilla, he funds education, science, and healthcare. His recent Hawaii estate expansions highlight a life balancing tech innovation with family.
4. Jeff Bezos – $220.0 Billion
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 61, ranks fourth at $220.0 billion, his empire extending far beyond e-commerce. Bezos launched Amazon in 1994 as an online bookstore from his garage, growing it into a $2 trillion cloud computing (AWS) and retail juggernaut. He stepped down as CEO in 2021 but remains executive chairman, holding a 9% stake. His wealth also includes Blue Origin, his space venture founded in 2000 (which flew him to space in 2021), The Washington Post (acquired for $250 million in 2013), and a $500 million superyacht. Bezos’ Day One Fund supports homelessness and education, while his recent marriage and climate advocacy via the Bezos Earth Fund reflect a post-CEO focus on exploration and philanthropy. Amazon’s AI expansions, like Alexa and warehouse robotics, keep his fortune dynamic.
5. Larry Page – $187.3 Billion
Google co-founder Larry Page, 52, secures fifth place with $187.3 billion, a $20.3 billion gain last month from Alphabet’s stock surge. Page and Sergey Brin developed Google’s search algorithm as Stanford PhD students in 1998. He served as CEO from 2011 to 2015, overseeing Android, YouTube, and Waymo self-driving cars under parent Alphabet. Page owns about 3% of the company, with shares hitting records on AI advancements like Gemini. A reclusive innovator, he invests in planetary resources via Planetary Resources (asteroid mining) and flying cars through Kitty Hawk. Page’s philanthropy includes climate initiatives, and his low-profile life—marked by a vocal cord issue—contrasts his tech dominance.
6. Sergey Brin – $172.2 Billion
Sergey Brin, Page’s co-founder and fellow Alphabet co-founder, climbed to sixth with $172.2 billion after a $15.1 billion monthly boost. Born in Moscow and immigrating to the U.S. at age six, the 51-year-old Brin holds a similar 3% stake in Alphabet. Google’s search monopoly, plus ventures in quantum computing and health via Verily, underpin his wealth. Brin, who served as Alphabet’s president until 2019, is an avid kite-surfer and investor in anti-aging research. He co-founded the Brin Wojcicki Foundation for education and women’s rights. His fortune overtook Nvidia’s Jensen Huang last month amid Alphabet’s 9% share jump.
7. Bernard Arnault – $170.5 Billion
France’s Bernard Arnault, 76, re-entered the top 10 at seventh with $170.5 billion, up $11.2 billion on LVMH’s luxury rebound. As CEO of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), the world’s largest luxury conglomerate, Arnault controls brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany & Co., and Sephora. He built the empire through savvy acquisitions since the 1980s, when he took over the family construction firm and pivoted to fashion. Owning 48% of LVMH, his wealth thrives on high-end consumer spending. A family man with five children in the business, Arnault collects art (including Leonardo da Vinci’s works) and supports French cultural causes. He briefly topped the list in 2023-2024 before Musk’s surge.
8. Steve Ballmer – $165.4 Billion
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, 69, holds eighth at $165.4 billion, his fortune steady from a 4% Microsoft stake. Ballmer joined Microsoft in 1980 as employee No. 20, becoming Bill Gates’ right-hand man and CEO from 2000 to 2014, navigating the shift to cloud and mobile. He owns the LA Clippers NBA team (bought for $2 billion in 2014, now worth $5.5 billion) and invests in real estate. Ballmer’s philanthropy via the Ballmer Group focuses on economic mobility, having donated over $2 billion. His energetic style—famous from “Developers! Developers!” chants—belies a low-key billionaire life.
9. Jensen Huang – $149.8 Billion
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, 62, slipped to ninth with $149.8 billion after a $3.5 billion drop, amid China-related chip concerns. Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993, turning it into the world’s most valuable company ($4 trillion market cap in July 2025) via GPUs essential for AI, gaming, and data centers. Owning 3.5% of shares, his wealth exploded with the AI boom. Born in Taiwan and raised in the U.S., Huang’s leather-jacketed keynotes embody Nvidia’s edge. He invests in startups and supports STEM education, but faces antitrust scrutiny over Nvidia’s dominance.
10. Bill Gates – $150.0 Billion
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates rounds out the top 10 at $150.0 billion, a drop that pushed him from higher ranks. At 69, Gates stepped away from Microsoft in 2020, now focusing on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which has donated $70 billion to global health and poverty alleviation. His 1% Microsoft stake and diversified investments (via Cascade Investment in waste management and hospitality) sustain his wealth. A voracious reader and polio eradicator, Gates’ recent climate pivot via Breakthrough Energy underscores his shift from software pioneer to planetary problem-solver.
These titans not only shape industries but influence global policy, philanthropy, and innovation. As markets evolve—especially with AI and EVs—their rankings could shift rapidly. For the latest updates, always check back for’ Real-Time Billionaires List.
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