Elon Musk has recovered the title of the richest person in the world In 2025, according to the recent publication of the List Forbeswith an estimated fortune in US $ 342 billion.
The technology entrepreneur, linked to companies such as Tesla, Spacex and XAIthus unbalance the French tycoon Bernard ArnaultLouis Vuitton, who led the classification in 2023 and 2024.
Other influential leaders of the technological sector also appear in the first places of the ranking: Mark Zuckerberg, of Facebook; Jeff Bezos, of Amazon; and Larry Ellisonco -founder of Oracle. The fifth place occupies it Bernard Arnault.
According to publication, “wealth has increased this year as never before”, reaching a record with 3 thousand 28 billionaires On the list, the highest figure since its creation in 1987.
Top 10 of richer billionaires in the world in 2025
| Position | Name | Net Heritage (USD) | Economic sector | Most representative company |
| 1 | Elon Musk | 342 billion | Technology / Automotive | Tesla |
| 2 | Mark Zuckerberg | 216 billion | Technology / Social Networks | Goal (Facebook) |
| 3 | Jeff Bezos | 215 billion | Technology / e-commerce | Amazon |
| 4 | Larry Ellison | 192 billion | Technology / Software | Oracle |
| 5 | Bernard Arnault | 178 billion | Fashion and retail | Louis Vuitton |
| 6 | Warren Buffett | 154 billion | Investments / Finance | Berkshire Hathaway |
| 7 | Larry Page | 144 billion | Technology / Internet | Google (Alphabet) |
| 8 | Sergey Brin | 138 billion | Technology / Internet | Google (Alphabet) |
| 9 | Amancio Ortega | 124 mi million | Fashion and retail | Inditex (Zara) |
| 10 | Steve Ballmer | 118 billion | Technology / Software | Microsoft |
Other prominent billionaires
Next, other members of the list are listed between the richest 15 in the world:
| Position | Name | Net Heritage (USD) | Most representative company |
| 11 | Rob Walton and family | 110 billion | Walmart |
| 12 | Jim Walton and Family | 109 billion | Walmart |
| 13 | Bill Gates | 108 billion | Microsoft |
| 14 | Michael Bloomberg | 105 billion | Bloomberg LP (Financial Computer and Media Company) |
| 15 | Alice Walton | 101 billion | Walmart |
An unprecedented global heritage
Edition number 39 of the Forbes list It reveals that world billionaires accumulate a total assets of US $16.1 billionan unprecedented milestone in the history of this classification.
Elon Muskfor its part, it has increased its fortune in a 75% compared to the previous yearthanks to the growth of the valuations of their companies XAI and Spacexas well as up to Tesladespite recent mass sales.
With 53 years, Musk becomes the First person to exceed US $ 300 billionestablishing a historical record with US $ 342 billion.
Donald Trump: the “chief billionaire”
The current president of the United States, Donald Trumphe has also doubled his fortune, reaching US $ 5 thousand 100 millionpromoted by the actions of Trump Media & Technology Group and the income from the sector of cryptocurrencies.
“Donald Trump took possession (again) as Chief multimillionaire In January, according to the publication. This time, he is giving the multi -million dollar class more control over the government than ever, “he said Chase Peterson-Withornchief editor of the magazine.
Trump administration includes at least ten billionaires or its spouses, consolidating the growing influence of private capital in American politics.
New faces on the Forbes 2025 list
A total of 288 people They join the list for the first time. Among the most prominent are:
- Bruce Springsteenlegendary musician
- Steve Ellsfounder of Chipotle
- Pichai sundarExecutive Director of Alphabet/Google
- Arnold Schwarzeneggeractor and former governor of California
- Alexandr Wangco -founder of Scale ai and the youngest multimillionaire in the worldwith just 28 years
United States leads in number of billionaires
With 902 billionaires, USA Heads the world list, accumulating a combined value of US $ 6.75 billion.
They follow him Chinawith 450 billionairese Indiawith 205.