Who Are the Richest People in the World in 2025?
As of July 1, 2025, Forbes has released its latest rankings, and topping the list of the richest people in the world is none other than Elon Musk, with an astounding net worth of $406.5 billion. This year’s list of the richest people in the world features a mix of tech visionaries, luxury brand tycoons, and AI pioneers—proving that innovation and influence still drive global wealth.
The richest people in the world in 2025 are not only billionaires by numbers but are also shaping the future across industries like space exploration, social media, e-commerce, and semiconductors. From Silicon Valley to Paris, the influence of the richest people in the world spans continents and sectors.
Top 10 Richest People in the World in 2025
Their wealth, empires, and what sets them apart.
1. Elon Musk – $406.5 Billion
Source of Wealth: Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, X (formerly Twitter)
Age: 53
Residence: Austin, Texas, USA
Elon Musk continues to defy economic gravity. With ownership stakes in Tesla, SpaceX, and the rising AI company xAI, Musk is once again the world’s wealthiest individual. He also chairs and leads X, the rebranded version of Twitter. xAI, which acquired X earlier this year at a $45 billion valuation, has pushed Musk’s fortunes higher—especially after raising $6 billion at a $24 billion valuation in May 2024. Though his Tesla compensation package has been under legal scrutiny, it remains one of the most valuable in public markets. Born in South Africa, Musk’s journey has been one of relentless innovation, spanning electric cars, rockets, AI, and digital communication.
2. Larry Ellison – $262.2 Billion
Source of Wealth: Oracle
Age: 80
Residence: Woodside, California, USA
A tech titan since the 1970s, Larry Ellison co-founded Oracle, a global enterprise software giant. Now serving as its chairman and CTO, Ellison remains heavily involved in shaping the future of AI. Oracle is a key player in the $500 billion Stargate Project, a massive U.S.-based AI infrastructure initiative involving OpenAI, Softbank, and others. Ellison also owns most of the Hawaiian island of Lanai and previously served on Tesla’s board.
3. Mark Zuckerberg – $254.6 Billion
Source of Wealth: Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)
Age: 41
Residence: Palo Alto, California, USA
Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth has skyrocketed with Meta’s renewed dominance in social and virtual platforms. As the CEO and controlling shareholder, he owns about 13% of the company. Zuckerberg transformed Facebook into Meta Platforms, acquiring and expanding WhatsApp and Instagram, and continues to push boundaries in the metaverse and artificial intelligence sectors.
4. Jeff Bezos – $233.4 Billion
Source of Wealth: Amazon, Blue Origin
Age: 61
Residence: Miami, Florida, USA
Founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos revolutionized global retail. Though he stepped down as CEO in 2021, he still serves as the company’s executive chairman and owns a 9% stake. Bezos’ aerospace firm, Blue Origin, recently made headlines for launching the first all-female spaceflight, featuring notable figures like Katy Perry and Gayle King. Bezos also holds significant investments through his venture firm, Bezos Expeditions.
5. Larry Page – $145.9 Billion
Source of Wealth: Google
Age: 52
Residence: Palo Alto, California, USA
A co-founder of Google, Larry Page helped build the most powerful search engine and advertising platform in history. Page now serves on the board of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and retains control over major corporate decisions. He was also an early backer of space and blockchain ventures, including Planetary Resources.
6. Warren Buffett – $145.6 Billion
Source of Wealth: Berkshire Hathaway
Age: 94
Residence: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Known globally as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffett is a master of value investing. At age 94, he still leads Berkshire Hathaway, but announced he will step down at the end of 2025. He’s pledged to give away 99% of his fortune and has already donated over $66 billion to philanthropic causes, primarily through the Gates Foundation and his children’s foundations.
7. Steve Ballmer – $141.2 Billion
Source of Wealth: Microsoft, LA Clippers, investments
Age: 69
Residence: Hunts Point, Washington, USA
Steve Ballmer joined Microsoft early and became its CEO in 2000. After retiring in 2014, he bought the LA Clippers NBA team, now worth an estimated $5.5 billion. The team’s new stadium, the Intuit Dome, opened in 2024, adding to Ballmer’s growing portfolio of high-value assets.
8. Sergey Brin – $139.5 Billion
Source of Wealth: Google
Age: 51
Residence: Los Altos, California, USA
Brin co-founded Google alongside Larry Page and still holds significant control over Alphabet Inc. After a brief retreat from public life, Brin returned to co-develop Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, becoming a key contributor to its latest release. His influence in the AI world continues to grow.
9. Bernard Arnault – $138.4 Billion
Source of Wealth: LVMH (Louis Vuitton, Dior, Sephora)
Age: 76
Residence: Paris, France
France’s Bernard Arnault oversees LVMH, the world’s largest luxury conglomerate with over 70 brands. In 2024, he solidified succession planning by appointing three of his sons and his daughter to key executive positions. Once the world’s richest person (early 2023 to mid-2024), Arnault now ranks ninth but continues to shape the global luxury market.
10. Jensen Huang – $137.6 Billion
Source of Wealth: Nvidia (Semiconductors, AI)
Age: 62
Residence: Los Altos, California, USA
Jensen Huang is the visionary behind Nvidia, the company powering the AI revolution. With Nvidia’s market cap hitting $3.9 trillion in June 2025, Huang’s net worth soared. His leadership in the GPU and AI chip sector has made him one of the most influential tech leaders today. Born in Taiwan and raised in the U.S., Huang has become a symbol of innovation in the AI era.
Who Is the Richest Person in the World in 2025?
As of July 1, 2025, Elon Musk tops the list with a net worth of $406.5 billion, reclaiming his spot from Bernard Arnault after a huge valuation leap in xAI. His diversified influence—from space exploration to social media and AI—continues to reshape multiple industries.
Final Thoughts
The richest people in the world in 2025 are not just billionaires—they are visionaries leading the charge in AI, luxury, e-commerce, and clean energy. As global markets shift toward digital and sustainable futures, the wealthiest individuals are those who’ve made bold bets on technology and innovation.
With economic influence that spans continents and industries, these ten moguls are shaping not just the future of business—but the future of humanity itself.