Discover the 10 wealthiest billionaires in the world in 2024. Find out who tops the list, their net worth, and how they made their fortunes.
Money rules the world, and some individuals have amassed unimaginable wealth. From tech giants to luxury brand moguls, these billionaires dominate industries and economies. Let’s dive into the top 10 richest people in 2024 and their staggering net worth.
Top 10 Richest People in 2024
- Elon Musk ($205.4 Billion) – Tesla, SpaceX, X (Twitter)
- Despite ups and downs, Musk remains the world’s richest, leading Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter).
- Jeff Bezos ($203.2 Billion) – Amazon
- The Amazon founder saw a resurgence in wealth, surpassing Bernard Arnault in 2024.
- Bernard Arnault & Family ($200 Billion) – LVMH
- The luxury brand tycoon behind Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Moët & Chandon.
- Mark Zuckerberg ($176.5 Billion) – Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)
- Meta’s AI and VR expansion have significantly boosted Zuckerberg’s fortune.
- Larry Ellison ($153.7 Billion) – Oracle
- Oracle’s cloud computing dominance keeps Ellison among the world’s richest.
- Larry Page ($145.1 Billion) – Google (Alphabet Inc.)
- Co-founder of Google, benefitting from AI and search engine dominance.
- Sergey Brin ($139 Billion) – Google (Alphabet Inc.)
- Partnered with Larry Page in building Google’s empire.
- Warren Buffett ($134 Billion) – Berkshire Hathaway
- The legendary investor continues to grow his fortune through smart investments.
- Bill Gates ($131 Billion) – Microsoft, Philanthropy
- While focusing on philanthropy, Gates’ Microsoft investments keep growing.
- Steve Ballmer ($126.5 Billion) – Microsoft
- The former Microsoft CEO and LA Clippers owner remains a tech giant.
👉 Source: Forbes Billionaires List