Based on their most recent net worth and financial performance, the list of the world's richest people can change from year to year. Based on the current Forbes list as of 19 July 2022, here is the most recent list of the top 10 richest people in the world, along with some interesting information about each one.
Top Richest people in the world
- Elon Musk - $215.6 billion
- Bernard Arnault & Family - $139.1 billion
- Jeff Bezos - $133.4 billion
- Bill Gates - $122.4 billion
- Warren Buffet - $100.9 billion
- Mukesh Ambani - $96.6 billion
Elon Musk - $215.6 billion
Elon Musk is working to transform transportation on Earth with Tesla, a producer of electric vehicles, and in space through SpaceX, a manufacturer of rockets. Elon Musk's net worth is currently $215.6 billion, while Tesla, his electric car company, is now valued at close to $800 billion. SpaceX, Musk's rocket company, is currently valued at close to $100 billion. With a market value of $800 billion as of October 2021, Tesla has surpassed all other manufacturers as the most valuable company in the world.
Bernard Arnault & Family - $139.1 billion
Elon Musk is working to transform transportation on Earth with Tesla, a producer of electric vehicles, and in space through SpaceX, a producer of rockets. Elon Musk's net worth is currently $215.6 billion, while Tesla, his electric car company, is now valued at close to $800 billion. SpaceX, Musk's rocket company, is currently valued at close to $100 billion. With a market value of $800 billion as of October 2021, Tesla has overtaken all other OEMs as the most valuable company in the world.
Jeff Bezos - $133.4 billion
Jeff Bezos, the founder, and CEO of Amazon is currently the third wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of $133.4 billion. Even after divorcing his wife MacKenzie in 2019 and giving her a part of his Amazon stock, his position has not changed. In 1994, Bezos founded the giant Amazon from his Seattle garage. With more individuals shopping online as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the e-commerce titan has benefitted.
Bill Gates - $122.4 billion
Bill Gates is the founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is worth $122.4 billion. Bill Gates and Paul Allen co-founded the software giant Microsoft, and over time, Gates sold off the majority of his interests in the business, keeping just 1 percent of the shares and investing the rest in stocks and other assets. When the share price of Microsoft rose following earnings last year in April, Bill Gates joined the $100 billion club. The largest private charitable foundation in the world is the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Warren Buffet - $100.9 billion
Warren Buffet also referred to as the Oracle of Omaha, is considered one of the greatest investors of all time. He is in charge of Berkshire Hathaway, which owns more than 60 businesses, including the well-known Geico insurance company, Duracell, and Dairy Queen restaurant. He has a $100.9 billion net worth. He purchased his first stock when he was 11 years old.
Gautam Adani and family - $97.2 billion
Gautam Adani, the Adani Group's promoter, has allocated a portion of his multimillion-dollar business fortune to energy, logistics, agriculture, aerospace, and other industries. Adani is the richest man in Asia thanks to The Adani Group, a worldwide company that manages port operations and developments in India.
Mukesh Ambani - $96.6 billion
Ambani, a Stanford dropout, has been among the wealthiest men in Asia for more than a decade. According to Forbes, he is the owner and chairman of Reliance Industries, which brings in more than $74 billion annually.
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