In 2024, the world’s richest people hold significant influence due to their groundbreaking ideas, investments, and guidance.
The top 10 richest people globally come from various fields like technology and luxury goods. They’ve contributed to space exploration, digital communication, e-commerce, and high-end fashion, shaping their industries profoundly while amassing immense wealth.
Below is a summary of their standings and net worths, per figures from Financial Express:
Net worth: $210 billion
Big time businessman and investor, CEO of Tesla , spaceX and also X previously known as Twitter, Elon Musk tops the list. His ventures have made significant impacts in the fields of space exploration, electric vehicles, and renewable energy. Musk’s forward-thinking approach has led to groundbreaking developments in technology and sustainability.
2. Bernard Arnault
Net worth: $202 billion
Bernard Arnault oversees a vast empire of luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Sephora. Under his leadership, LVMH has continued
3. Jeff Bezos
Net worth: $194 billion
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has maintained his position among the world’s wealthiest through his significant shareholding in the company. He also owns Blue origin a private aerospace manufacturer, and The Washington Post.
4. Mark Zuckerberg
Net worth: $163 billion
Mark Zuckerberg is the co founder and CEO of Meta platforms (formerly Facebook). These platforms have grown since into one of the world largest social media companies. Meta also owns Instagram,Whatsapp, Messenger,Oculus VR,Threads.
5. Lari Ellison
Net worth: $146 billion
Larry Ellison co-founded Oracle Corporation and grew it into one of the largest software companies globally, specializing in database management systems.
6. Larry Page
Net worth: $142 billion
Larry Page is a cofounder of Google and now part of Alphabet. His wealth primarily comes from his 6% stake in Alphabet and various other investments.
7. Warren Buffet
Net worth: $137 billion
Warren Buffet known as the “Oracle of Omaha” leads Berkshire Hathaway. His stash features significant stakes in insurance, energy distribution, railroads, and consumer products. Buffett is also a standout do-gooder, donating billions towards different causes
8. Sergey Brin
Net worth: $136 billion
Sergey Brin is also a co-founder of Google. He was in on creating Google’s search engine alongside Larry Page. He was the tech boss at Google and later took on the same gig at Alphabet, Google’s parent company. His riches mainly flow from his 6% share in Alphabet and other investments.
9 .Bill Gates
Net worth: $129 billion
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft is a well-known philanthropist and business magnate. He played a significant role in the personal computer revolution, shaping the technology industry as we know it today. Through his foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, he has made substantial contributions to global health, education, and poverty alleviation efforts. His riches consist of a 1.4% share in Microsoft and different investments via his private company, Cascade Investment.
10. Steve Ballmer
Net worth: $123 billion
Steve Ballmer was the CEO of Microsoft after Bill Gates. During his time as CEO of Microsoft, Ballmer shaped the company’s directions and strategies. Currently, Ballmer owns the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team. His riches consist of a 4% share in Microsoft, the Clippers, and other assets such as The Forum and Intuit Dome.