According to Forbes’ list of the world’s richest people in 2024, there are 2,781 billionaires on the list, with a collective worth of 14.2 billion dollars. This is an increase of 141 over the previous year.
Unsurprising
Taylor Swift, who hits $1.1 billion, is among the most well-known entries on a list that, contrary to common belief, does not include Elon Musk at the top. Of course, the well-known singer’s wealth is very different from the wealthy South African-born businessman’s. Whatever the case, Swift is one of the wealthiest people in the planet.
1. Bernard Arnault and family (France)
The Arnault family business conglomerate, with a staggering worth of $233 billion, boasts ownership of renowned brands like Louis Vuitton and Sephora.
2. Elon Musk (United States)
With a staggering $195 billion, his companies are at the forefront of innovation, constantly paving the way for the future. Space X, Tesla, and Boring Company are just three remarkable examples of his success, generating millions of dollars every single day.
3. Jeff Bezos (United States)
With a staggering fortune of $194 billion, the founder of Amazon has consistently ranked among the wealthiest individuals globally, even securing the coveted first place multiple times.
4. Mark Zuckerberg (United States)
With a staggering $177 billion, he established Facebook back in 2004 and has remarkably secured the fourth spot on this list, despite facing some challenging years for the company.
5. Larry Ellison (United States)
With a staggering $141 billion fortune, this individual holds a significant 40% stake in Oracle, the renowned software giant. Quietly but effectively, this accomplishment has propelled him to the impressive fifth place on the list.
6. Warren Buffet (United States)
Warren Buffett, born in 1930, has not let his age slow him down. He continues to inspire new generations with his wise investment strategies, showing them the path to millionaire status.
7. Bill Gates (United States)
With a staggering $128 billion, the Microsoft co-founder has expanded his business ventures and now holds stakes in companies like Republic Services and Deere & Co.
8. Steve Ballmer (United States)
During his tenure as CEO of Microsoft from 2000 to 2014, the company experienced remarkable growth, resulting in substantial profits that continue to this day.
9. Mukesh Ambani (India)
The president and director of Reliance Industries oversees a wide range of sectors, including oil, gas, telecommunications, and financial services, among others. The company has a significant impact in these industries.
10. Larry Page (United States)
With a staggering net worth of $114 billion, the founder of Google made a significant decision in 2019. He stepped down from his CEO position at Alphabet, but still holds the majority of shares and continues to serve as a member of the Board.
11. Sergey Brin (United States)
With a net worth of $110 billion, this individual shares a connection with Alphabet even after stepping down as President in 2019. Their involvement with the company has been particularly notable due to the highly successful launch of its AI technology.
12. Michael Bloomberg (United States)
With a staggering net worth of $106 billion, this individual co-founded the renowned financial information and media company Bloomberg LP in 1981. In addition to his business success, he also served as the mayor of New York from 2002 to 2013.
13. Amancio Ortega (Spain)
With a staggering net worth of $103 billion, the founder of Inditex has built a global Fashion and Retail conglomerate that includes popular brands like Zara, Pull & Bear, Oysho, and Bershka.
14. Carlos Slim and family (Mexico)
The richest man in Mexico, along with his family, has control of América Móvil, the largest telephone company in Latin America, which is valued at $102 billion.
15. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers and family (France)
The granddaughter of the founder of L’Oreal has amassed a fortune of $99.5 billion, making her the wealthiest woman in the world. She is just a hair’s breadth away from reaching the impressive milestone of $100 billion.
16. Michael Dell (United States)
In 2016, the merger of Dell and EMC resulted in a significant operation valued at $60 billion. As a result, the President and CEO of Dell Technologies oversaw a substantial sum of $91 billion.
17. Gautam Adani (India)
$84 billion-chairs the Adani Group, which has holdings in a wide range of industries, including ports, airports, and green energy. He is India’s richest guy.
18. Jim Walton and family (United States)
He is the youngest son of Walmart grocery business founder Sam Walton, who is worth $78.4 billion.
19. Rob Walton and family (United States)
He is the eldest son of Walmart grocery company founder Sam Walton, who is worth $77.4 billion.
20. Jensen Huang (Taiwan)
$77 billion – Nvidia’s president and CEO, who helped launch the firm in 1993, is also a co-founder who has profited from the company’s surge in value on the stock market.
21. Alice Walton (United States)
With a staggering fortune of $72.3 billion, she stands as the sole daughter of Sam Walton, the visionary behind the Walmart supermarket chain.
22. David Thomson and family (Canada)
With a staggering $67.8 billion, this individual hails from the wealthiest family in Canada. Over the course of three generations, their wealth has seen a remarkable increase, largely attributed to their association with Thomson Reuters.
23. Julia Koch and family (United States)
$64.3 billion – Since David Koch’s death in 2019, Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Flint Hill Resources, Koch Pipeline, and Koch Fertilizer are among the companies that Julia and her three children possess 42% of Koch Industries.
24. Zhong Shanshan (China)
With $62.3 billion, it is the richest in China as of 2022, courtesy of Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise and the Nongfu Spring beverage company.
25. Charles Koch and family
With a staggering net worth of $58.5 billion, the brother of the late David Koch has held the position of president in the business conglomerate for an impressive period of time, since 1967.
