Forbes has released its latest billionaire rankings, and tech magnate Elon Musk is once again the world’s richest person as of January 2025, boasting a staggering net worth of $415.7 billion.
Musk’s wealth has surged by $91 billion since December 1, 2024, driven by the continued success of SpaceX missions and the company’s impressive valuation of $350 billion.
Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg Follow in Second and Third
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ranks second with a net worth of $233.5 billion, while Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg secures the third spot at $211.4 billion.
Notably, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has entered the top 10 list for the first time.
Forbes Billionaire Rankings (January 2025)
Elon Musk
Elon Musk, pictured delivering a speech at an event, has solidified his position as a dominant force in the tech industry. As CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, chairman and CTO of X (formerly Twitter), and founder of AI company xAI, Musk’s ventures are vast.
He owns 13% of Tesla’s stock and has made significant strides in U.S. politics, contributing over $100 million in donations. He was recently appointed as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by President-elect Donald Trump.
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos, seen delivering a keynote speech at an Air Force Association event in 2018, has a net worth of $233.5 billion. The Amazon founder established the company in 1994, served as CEO until 2021, and now remains chairman.
Amazon’s 5% stock rise in December 2024 added $10 billion to Bezos’ fortune. The company dominates cloud computing and has ventured into film and TV production through Amazon Prime Video.
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, ranks third with a net worth of $211.4 billion. At just 40 years old, Zuckerberg turned Facebook into the world’s largest social network and expanded it with acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp.
Zuckerberg owns about 13% of Meta, which went public in 2012.
Larry Ellison
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison boasts a fortune of $204.6 billion. Since founding the software firm in 1977, Ellison has served as CEO until 2014 and now holds the roles of chairman and chief technology officer.
Despite a 9% drop in Oracle shares in December 2024, which erased $17 billion from his wealth, Ellison remains a key figure in the tech industry.
Bernard Arnault
Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, has a net worth of $167.8 billion. Arnault built LVMH into the world’s largest luxury goods company, which owns over 70 brands, including Christian Dior.
Arnault began his journey by investing $15 million of his father’s construction business fortune to acquire Dior, and his empire has since grown exponentially.
Larry Page
Google co-founder Larry Page has climbed one spot in the rankings, with a net worth of $160.4 billion. Page co-founded Google with Sergey Brin in 1998 and served as CEO at various intervals.
He remains a board member and controlling shareholder of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, and has also invested in innovative ventures like asteroid mining firm Planetary Resources.
Sergey Brin
Sergey Brin, Page’s Google co-founder, has a fortune of $153 billion. Like Page, Brin serves as a board member of Alphabet and is a controlling shareholder. Alphabet’s stock surge contributed to his wealth increase last month.
Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha,” is one of the most renowned investors of all time. As CEO and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett owns stakes in dozens of companies. His current net worth stands at $140.6 billion.
The son of a U.S. congressman, Buffett’s investing journey began at age 11, and he filed taxes by 13. He remains a symbol of investment success.
This list highlights the immense influence and innovation shaping the fortunes of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
