Who are the top 10 richest people in the world?

As of May 2024, the top 10 richest people in the world are:

1.Bernard Arnault: Net worth $209.4 billion. Source: LVMH (luxury goods). Arnault remains the richest person in the world, a position solidified by his extensive holdings in luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Sephora, and Tiffany & Co.

2.Elon Musk: Net worth $199.6 billion. Source: Tesla, SpaceX, and X (Twitter). Musk’s fortune fluctuates frequently due to the volatile nature of Tesla’s stock and his various ventures.

3.Jeff Bezos: Net worth $193.3 billion. Source: Amazon. Bezos continues to benefit from Amazon’s strong performance, although he has fallen behind Musk and Arnault.

4.Mark Zuckerberg: Net worth $151.2 billion. Source: Meta (Facebook). Zuckerberg’s wealth has seen significant growth due to the performance of Meta’s stock.

5.Larry Ellison: Net worth $142.8 billion. Source: Oracle. Ellison remains one of the wealthiest individuals thanks to Oracle’s substantial market presence.

6.Larry Page: Net worth $135.4 billion. Source: Google. Page co-founded Google and continues to benefit from its parent company, Alphabet’s, success.

7.Warren Buffett: Net worth $131 billion. Source: Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett’s long-term investment strategies continue to pay off, maintaining his position among the wealthiest.

8.Sergey Brin: Net worth $129.9 billion. Source: Google. Like Page, Brin’s wealth comes from his foundational role in Google.

9.Bill Gates: Net worth $127 billion. Source: Microsoft and various investments. Gates, a long-time top contender, continues to be a significant figure in global wealth.

10.Steve Ballmer: Net worth $117.1 billion. Source: Microsoft and other investments. Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, has seen his wealth grow through his investments and ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers.