As of April 28, 2025, the world’s billionaires continue to shape the global economy, politics, and philanthropy. According to Forbes’ real-time rankings, the following individuals dominate the list of Richest People globally, with most fortunes tied to the tech industry.
1. Elon Musk
- Net Worth: $387 billion
- Age: 53
- Source of Wealth: Tesla, SpaceX
- Country: United States
Elon Musk remains the richest man on Earth. As the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk is known for his groundbreaking work in electric cars, space exploration, and artificial intelligence, all of which contribute to his significant wealth. In addition to these companies, he also manages other ventures like Neuralink, which focuses on brain-computer interfacing, The Boring Company, which develops tunneling technology, and xAI, aimed at advancing artificial intelligence.
2. Jeff Bezos
- Net Worth: $204 billion
- Age: 61
- Source of Wealth: Amazon
- Country: United States
Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, has maintained his spot among the richest through his massive stake in Amazon and other ventures like Blue Origin and The Washington Post. His diversified investments and interest in space exploration continue to grow his empire.
3. Mark Zuckerberg
- Net Worth: $190.3 billion
- Age: 40
- Source of Wealth: Meta (Facebook)
- Country: United States
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, remains a dominant figure in social media and virtual reality through platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus. His philanthropy through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative also marks a major part of his legacy.
4. Larry Ellison
- Net Worth: $176.2 billion
- Age: 80
- Source of Wealth: Oracle
- Country: United States
Co-founder and CTO of Oracle, Larry Ellison made his fortune in software and database technology. At 80 years old, Ellison is one of the oldest tech billionaires actively involved in major business and philanthropic projects.
5. Warren Buffett
- Net Worth: $165.1 billion
- Age: 94
- Source of Wealth: Berkshire Hathaway
- Country: United States
Often referred to as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffett made his immense fortune through wise investments and strategic acquisitions. At 94, he remains a living legend in the world of finance and a global icon of philanthropy.
6. Bernard Arnault & Family
- Net Worth: $150.2 billion
- Age: 76
- Source of Wealth: LVMH
- Country: France
Bernard Arnault, the CEO of the luxury goods group LVMH, manages well-known brands like Louis Vuitton, Sephora, and Moët & Chandon. As the richest person in Europe, Arnault embodies the influence of luxury and fashion in the global economy.
7. Larry Page
- Net Worth: $133.4 billion
- Age: 52
- Source of Wealth: Google
- Country: United States
Larry Page, co-founder of Google, continues to thrive as part of Alphabet’s leadership. Page’s influence extends into autonomous vehicles, life sciences, and artificial intelligence through investments in projects like Waymo and Verily.
8. Sergey Brin
- Net Worth: $127.8 billion
- Age: 51
- Source of Wealth: Google
- Country: United States
Sergey Brin co-founded Google with Larry Page, helping to build one of the world’s most influential tech empires.Brin’s focus now includes research initiatives in health and longevity.
9. Amancio Ortega
- Net Worth: $125.9 billion
- Age: 89
- Source of Wealth: Zara (Inditex)
- Country: Spain
Amancio Ortega, the founder of Zara and its parent company Inditex, changed the landscape of fast fashion. His fortune comes from a vast retail empire that spans the globe.
10. Steve Ballmer
- Net Worth: $117.6 billion
- Age: 69
- Source of Wealth: Microsoft
- Country: United States
Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has seen his wealth increase significantly thanks to Microsoft’s ongoing success and the rise of his tech investments.
FAQs
1. Ranked by Oldest to Youngest Richest People:
- Oldest: Warren Buffett (94)
- Youngest: Mark Zuckerberg (40)
2. Top Richest Women :
- Alice Walton ($104.1 billion, Walmart)
- Francoise Bettencourt Meyers ($89.5 billion, L’Oréal)
3. By Industry Richest People:
- Technology: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Steve Ballmer
- Luxury Goods: Bernard Arnault
- Retail: Amancio Ortega
- Investments: Warren Buffett
- Software: Larry Ellison
4. By Country Richest People/Territory:
- United States: 7 of the top 10 (Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg, Ellison, Buffett, Page, Ballmer)
- France: 1 (Arnault)
- Spain: 1 (Ortega)
Conclusion
Technology continues to dominate the billionaire rankings, with the U.S. overwhelmingly leading the list of Richest People. Notably, age is not a major factor; billionaires span from their 40s to their 90s, showing that innovation, investment, and business acumen can yield extraordinary wealth across generations.
With global markets evolving rapidly, expect future shifts as new industries emerge and wealth gets redistributed.
