The Top 10 Richest People in the World 2024
There are many billionaires across the world but there are only a few people in the world who achieve the desired top position in the list. The list of the wealthiest people in the world varies month on month, depending on the latest net worth and financial performance. According to the popular business magazine Forbes, more than 2,781 billionaires worldwide as of 2024.
These billionaires come from different countries, industries, and sources of income. Their financial success stories provide insights into the dynamic forces of the modern economy. Some old faces are seen in the list while some new ones make it to the list.
List of Top 10 Richest People in the World 2024
(According to Forbes World Richest List, as of March 2024)
| Rank | Name | Net Worth | Age | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bernard Arnault | $233 B | 75 | France |
| 2. | Elon Musk | $195 B | 52 | United States |
| 3. | Jeff Bezos | $194 B | 60 | United States |
| 4. | Mark Zuckerberg | $177 B | 39 | United States |
| 5. | Larry Ellison | $141 B | 79 | United States |
| 6. | Warren Buffett | $133 B | 93 | United States |
| 7. | Bill Gates | $128 B | 68 | United States |
| 8. | Steve Ballmer | $121 B | 68 | United States |
| 9. | Mukesh Ambani | $116 B | 65 | India |
| 10. | Larry Page | $114 B | 51 | United States |
The list is based on Forbes real-time billionaires it varies from time to time. As usual, 10 out of 8 billionaires are from the United States, but the wealthiest person in the world Bernard Arnault belongs to France, and the 9th richest Mukesh Ambani is from India. One of the richest social media billionaires, Mark Zuckerberg, stands as the fourth richest person in the world.
(According to Bloomberg Richest List, as of July 2024)
| Rank | Name | Net Worth | Age | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Elon Musk | $252.2 B | 52 | United States |
| 2. | Jeff Bezos | $219.3 B | 60 | United States |
| 3. | Bernard Arnault | $200.6 B | 75 | France |
| 4. | Mark Zuckerberg | $181.2 B | 39 | United States |
| 5. | Larry Page | $164.4 B | 51 | United States |
| 6. | Steve Ballmer | $158.4 B | 68 | United States |
| 7. | Larry Ellison | $158.4 B | 79 | United States |
| 8. | Bill Gates | $157.9 B | 68 | United States |
| 9. | Sergey Brin | $154.7 B | 50 | United States |
| 10. | Warren Buffett | $128.6 B | 93 | United States |
The Bloomberg Billionaire Index varies from time to time. As usual, 10 out of 9 billionaires are from the United States, but the 3rd wealthiest person in the world Bernard Arnault belongs to France.
This elite group of billionaires not only represents immense financial power but also showcases the diverse industries that drive today’s global economy. Their financial achievements not only reflect personal success but also underscore broader economic trends in shaping industries and markets.
These rankings are based on the latest estimates of their net worth, which are subject to change with market fluctuations and other factors.
