Top 10 Richest People In The World

Oct Sat 2024 04:04:11

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The world's 10 Richest People

Elon Musk: $262 billion. ...
Jeff Bezos: $208 billion. ...
Mark Zuckerberg: $203 billion. ...
Bernard Arnault: $196 billion. ...
Larry Ellison: $180 billion. ...
Bill Gates: $162 billion. ...
Larry Page: $150 billion. ...
Steve Ballmer: $145 billion.

Mark Zuckerberg the 2nd richest man in the world, Net worth of $2 billion

Zuckerberg has become the fourth richest person in the world with a fortune of $2 trillion. There were only three people in the world who had more than 2 trillion dollars in assets. Now Zuckerberg has joined the two billion dollar club along with Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault.

Facebook's parent company Meta's share price has increased significantly, and Zuckerberg's wealth has also increased. Compared to last January, Meta's shares have become 60 percent more expensive. Meta AI also has a big role in this.

Zuckerberg officially launched Facebook in February 2004. Then the journey continued. Later, Zuckerberg also acquired WhatsApp messaging app. Gradually, he became the owner of various other platforms besides Facebook. He planned to join all those platforms under a new name and founded Meta Company in 2021.
Recently, during the Meta Connect 2024 event, Zuckerberg presented his upcoming artificial intelligence plan. Before that, the company has already launched Meta AI, which is available on various platforms including WhatsApp. Meta AI has more than 500 million monthly active users.

1. Elon Musk: $262 billion

Elon Musk, a prominent figure known for his roles as the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), currently holds the position as the richest person in the world with a present net worth of 256 billion dollars.

2. Jeff Bezos: $208 billion

Jeff Bezos, founder and chairman of Amazon, began his career in 1994 and served as CEO until July 2021. Bezos held the title of the world's richest person on Forbes from 2018 to 2021 but slipped to the second spot in 2022.

3. Mark Zuckerberg: $203 billion

Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, launched Facebook in 2004 at the age of 19 while studying computer science and psychology at Harvard University. Initially designed to connect students by matching their names with photos, Facebook opened to the public in 2006 for anyone aged 13 and older with a valid email address.

4. Bernard Arnault: $196 billion

Bernard Arnault, CEO and chairman of LVMH reclaimed the top spot as the richest person in the first half of 2023 and 2024, surpassing Elon Musk; however, he slipped to fourth place in late 2024.

5. Larry Ellison: $180 billion

Larry Page, Sergey Brin played a pivotal role in establishing the Google search engine in 1998. Originally from Russia, Brin initially held the position of technology president at Google and later transitioned to overseeing special projects, including the development of Google Glass, a wearable device featuring voice-activated "smart glasses." Currently, Brin serves as a board member of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, while retaining a significant controlling stake in the company.

6. Bill Gates: $162 billion

Co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates possesses a net worth of $129 billion. Gates transitioned away from Microsoft over the years, retaining only a 1% stake while diversifying his investments. His foundation remains the largest private charitable organisation globally.

7. Larry Page: $150 billion

Larry Page and his fellow Stanford PhD student Sergey Brin co-founded Google in 1998. Initially, Page held the position of CEO until 2001 and later resumed the role from 2011 to 2015. He remains a member of the board of Alphabet, Google's parent company, and retains significant control over the company as a major shareholder.

8. Steve Ballmer: $145 billion

Steve Ballmer, a Harvard University classmate of Bill Gates, assumed the CEO role at Microsoft from 2000 to 2014. His journey with Microsoft began in 1980 when he joined as the company's 30th employee, having dropped out of the MBA at Stanford University.

9. Warren Buffett: $144 billion

Warren Buffett, widely recognized as the "Oracle of Omaha," is one of history's most accomplished investors. He is the head of Berkshire Hathaway, an investment conglomerate with a diverse portfolio encompassing numerous companies, insurance provider Geico, battery manufacturer Duracell, Apple, Nu Holdings and restaurant chain Dairy Queen.
10. Sergey Brin: $141 billion