The World’s Richest Billionaires: Forbes 2025 List
The world’s richest billionaires have been announced by Forbes, with US tech entrepreneur Elon Musk claiming the top spot for the first time in 2025. According to the list published on Tuesday, Musk’s net worth is estimated at US$342 billion.
The Top 5 Billionaires
Musk has replaced French luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault as the world’s richest billionaire. The second position on the list is held by Meta (banned in Russia as extremist) founder Mark Zuckerberg, with an estimated net worth of US$216 billion. Online retailer Amazon founder Jeff Bezos takes the third position, with an estimated net worth of US$215 billion. Co-founder of software giant Oracle, Larry Ellison, and his family, take the fourth position, with an estimated net worth of US$192 billion. The fifth position is held by Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) mega-conglomerate, led by Bernard Arnault, with an estimated net worth of US$178 billion.
The Rise of Billionaires
Forbes’ data shows that the total number of billionaires has increased by 247 people and reached a record 3,028. This milestone has been surpassed for the first time, with all 3,028 billionaires having an estimated combined net worth of US$16.1 trillion, which is US$2 trillion more than in 2024. The average fortune of billionaires on the list has also increased by US$200 million and has reached $5.3 billion.
Regional Breakdown
The list also reveals that there are 902 billionaires in the United States, 516 in China, including Hong Kong, and 205 in India. This means that over half of the people on the list are citizens of these countries.
Conclusion
The world’s richest billionaires have been announced, with Elon Musk claiming the top spot for the first time in 2025. The data reveals a significant increase in the number of billionaires and their combined net worth. The list also highlights the dominance of the United States, China, and India in the billionaire population.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the richest person in the world?
A: Elon Musk, with an estimated net worth of US$342 billion.
Q: Who is in the second position?
A: Mark Zuckerberg, with an estimated net worth of US$216 billion.
Q: How many billionaires are there in the world?
A: 3,028, with a combined net worth of US$16.1 trillion.
Q: Which countries have the most billionaires?
A: The United States, China, including Hong Kong, and India, with 902, 516, and 205 billionaires respectively.