The Top 10 Richest People in the World 2025 list reveals the latest power players dominating global wealth.
The global billionaire class has reached a record high in 2025, with 3,028 individuals making it onto the coveted list. Collectively, they are worth over $16.1 trillion, reflecting massive gains in tech, luxury, and investment sectors. The following is a curated list of the top 10 wealthiest individuals on the planet, based on net worth as of  2025.
💰 The Top 10 Richest People in the World – 2025
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (USD) | Source of Wealth | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon Musk | $358.5 Billion | Tesla, SpaceX | United States |
| 2 | Mark Zuckerberg | $233.3 Billion | Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) | United States |
| 3 | Jeff Bezos | $229.8 Billion | Amazon, Blue Origin | United States |
| 4 | Larry Ellison | $210.5 Billion | Oracle Corporation | United States |
| 5 | Bernard Arnault & Family | $187.6 Billion | LVMH (Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi) | France |
| 6 | Warren Buffett | $156.5 Billion | Berkshire Hathaway | United States |
| 7 | Larry Page | $142.7 Billion | Google (Alphabet Inc.) | United States |
| 8 | Sergey Brin | $136.5 Billion | Google (Alphabet Inc.) | United States |
| 9 | Amancio Ortega | $122.1 Billion | Zara, Massimo Dutti (Inditex) | Spain |
| 10 | Steve Ballmer | $119.4 Billion | Microsoft, LA Clippers | United States |
Billionaire Highlights:
- Elon Musk remains the world’s richest person, with his wealth driven by the continued rise of Tesla stock and growing private contracts at SpaceX.
- Mark Zuckerberg has climbed to second place after a strong year for Meta’s advertising platforms and AI expansion.
- Jeff Bezos still holds a top spot, with Amazon’s global footprint and AWS dominance keeping him near the summit.
- Bernard Arnault, leading the world’s top luxury conglomerate LVMH, is Europe’s wealthiest man.
- Warren Buffett, at 94, continues to grow his fortune with smart investments through Berkshire Hathaway.
- Amancio Ortega remains the richest fashion retailer globally with his massive Inditex empire, though he’s the only non-American on the top 10 list.
Why It Matters:
This ranking isn’t just about who has the most money—it reflects influence, innovation, and control over the world’s leading industries. These billionaires shape economies, markets, and even politics.
As of June 2025, this remains the most accurate and referenced global billionaire list, offering a snapshot of the wealth landscape shaping our world.
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