The world’s richest people are some of the most successful and influential individuals on the planet. They have amassed their fortunes through a variety of industries, including technology, finance, and luxury goods. Their wealth gives them the power to make a real difference in the world, and many of them are using their resources to support philanthropic causes. In this post, we will take a look at the top 100 richest people in the world, according to Forbes. We will discuss their businesses, their wealth, and their philanthropic work.
According to Forbes, the top 10 richest people in the world on 22 September 2023 are:
- Elon Musk ($256.5 billion) – Tesla, SpaceX
- Bernard Arnault & family ($193.3 billion) – LVMH
- Jeff Bezos ($152.1 billion) – Amazon
- Larry Ellison ($139.9 billion) – Oracle
- Warren Buffett ($121.3 billion) – Berkshire Hathaway
- Larry Page ($109.9 billion) – Google
- Bill Gates ($109.4 billion) – Microsoft
- Sergey Brin ($105.6 billion) – Google
- Mark Zuckerberg ($105.0 billion) – Meta (Facebook)
- Steve Ballmer ($98.0 billion) – Microsoft
Top 10 Richest People in the World
Here are the top 10 richest people in the world as of 22 September 2023:
1. Elon Musk ($256.5 billion):
Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and the owner of Twitter. He is the richest person in the world, with a net worth of $256.5 billion. Musk is a visionary entrepreneur who is known for his ambitious projects and his willingness to take risks. He has been credited with helping to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and solar energy.
2. Bernard Arnault & family ($193.3 billion):
Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods company. He is the second richest person in the world, with a net worth of $193.3 billion. Arnault is a shrewd businessman who has built LVMH into a global powerhouse. He is also a major art collector and philanthropist.
3. Jeff Bezos ($152.1 billion):
Jeff Bezos is the founder and executive chair of Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer. He is the third richest person in the world, with a net worth of $152.1 billion. Bezos is a pioneer in the e-commerce industry. He is also the owner of The Washington Post and Blue Origin, a space exploration company.
4. Larry Ellison ($139.9 billion):
Larry Ellison is the co-founder, chair, and CTO of Oracle, one of the world’s largest software companies. He is the fourth richest person in the world, with a net worth of $139.9 billion. Ellison is a visionary technologist who has helped to shape the software industry. He is also known for his lavish lifestyle and his collection of classic cars.
5. Warren Buffett ($121.3 billion):
Warren Buffett is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a conglomerate that owns a variety of businesses, including insurance, railroads, and energy companies. He is also one of the richest people in the world, with a net worth of $121.3 billion. Buffett is known as the “Oracle of Omaha” for his successful investing track record. He is also a philanthropist who has donated billions of dollars to charitable causes.
6. Larry Page ($109.9 billion):
Larry Page is the co-founder of Google, the world’s most popular search engine. He is one of the richest people in the world, with a net worth of $109.9 billion. Page with Sergey Brin has revolutionized the way people access information. They are also known for their philanthropic work through the Alphabet Foundation.
7. Bill Gates ($109.4 billion):
Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest software company. He has a net worth of $109.4 billion. Gates is a philanthropist who has donated billions of dollars to charitable causes through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He is also a champion of global health and education.
8. Sergey Brin ($105.6 billion):
Sergey Brin is an American billionaire computer scientist and entrepreneur. He is best known for co-founding Google with Larry Page. Brin was the president of Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., until stepping down from the role on December 3, 2019. He and Page remain at Alphabet as co-founders, controlling shareholders and board members. As of September 2023, Brin has an estimated net worth of $105.6 billion according.
9. Mark Zuckerberg ($105.0 billion):
Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder and CEO of Meta (Facebook), the world’s largest social media company. He is also one of the richest people in the world, with a net worth of $105.0 billion. Zuckerberg is a visionary entrepreneur who has revolutionized the way people communicate and stay connected. He is also a controversial figure who has been criticized for his handling of user data and privacy concerns.
10. Steve Ballmer ($98.0 billion):
Steve Ballmer has a net worth of $98 billion. He is the former CEO of Microsoft, which he led from 2000 to 2014. Ballmer is known for his energetic and passionate leadership style. He is also a shrewd businessman who helped to grow Microsoft into one of the most successful technology companies in the world.
These are just a few of the richest people in the world. They are all successful entrepreneurs and business leaders who have made significant contributions to their respective industries. Their wealth has given them the power to make a real difference in the world, and many of them are using their resources to support philanthropic causes.
100 Richest People in the World
Here is the list of 100 people with their source and country name:
1. Elon Musk ($256.5 B) – Tesla, SpaceX (United States)
2. Bernard Arnault & family ($193.3 B) – LVMH (France)
3. Jeff Bezos ($152.1 B) – Amazon (United States)
4. Larry Ellison ($139.9 B) – Oracle (United States)
5. Warren Buffett ($121.3 B) – Berkshire Hathaway (United States)
6. Larry Page ($109.9 B) – Google (United States)
7. Bill Gates ($109.4 B) – Microsoft (United States)
8. Sergey Brin ($105.6 B) – Google (United States)
9. Mark Zuckerberg ($105.0 B) – Facebook (United States)
10. Steve Ballmer ($98.0 B) – Microsoft (United States)
11. Michael Bloomberg ($96.3 B) – Bloomberg LP (United States)
12. Carlos Slim Helu & family ($92.8 B) – Telecom (Mexico)
13. Mukesh Ambani ($92.1 B) – Diversified (India)
14. Amancio Ortega ($89.8 B) – Zara (Spain)
15. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family ($85.9 B) – L’Oréal (France)
16. Michael Dell ($70.2 B) – Dell Technologies (United States)
17. Jim Walton & family ($67.6 B) – Walmart (United States)
18. Rob Walton & family ($66.8 B) – Walmart (United States)
19. Alice Walton ($65.9 B) – Walmart (United States)
20. Zhong Shanshan ($60.5 B) – Beverages, pharmaceuticals (China)
21. Julia Koch & family ($59.8 B) – Koch Industries (United States)
22. Gautam Adani ($56.2 B) – Infrastructure, commodities (India)
23. David Thomson & family ($54.8 B) – Media (Canada)
24. Charles Koch & family ($54.5 B) – Koch Industries (United States)
25. Dieter Schwarz ($48.0 B) – Retail (Germany)
26. Zhang Yiming ($39.1 B) – TikTok (China)
27. Giovanni Ferrero ($39.0 B) – Nutella, chocolates (Italy)
28. John Mars ($38.9 B) – Candy, pet food (United States)
28. Jacqueline Mars ($38.9 B) – Candy, pet food (United States)
30. Mark Mateschitz ($38.5 B) – Red Bull (Austria)
31. Li Ka-shing ($37.0 B) – Diversified (Hong Kong)
32. Jensen Huang ($36.7 B) – Semiconductors (United States)
33. Ken Griffin ($35.4 B) – Hedge funds (United States)
34. MacKenzie Scott ($34.7 B) – Amazon (United States)
35. Tadashi Yanai & family ($34.7 B) – Fashion retail (Japan)
36. Stephen Schwarzman ($34.1 B) – Investments (United States)
37. Klaus-Michael Kuehne ($34.0 B) – Shipping (Germany)
38. François Pinault & family ($33.9 B) – Luxury goods (France)
39. Ma Huateng ($33.6 B) – Online games (China)
40. Alain Wertheimer ($33.3 B) – Chanel (France)
40. Gerard Wertheimer ($33.3 B) – Chanel (France)
42. Colin Zheng Huang ($32.5 B) – E-commerce (China)
43. Miriam Adelson & family ($31.5 B) – Casinos (United States)
44. William Ding ($30.9 B) – Online games (China)
45. Jim Simons ($30.7 B) – Hedge funds (United States)
46. Zeng Robin ($29.4 B) – Batteries (Hong Kong)
47. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant ($29.4 B) – Shipping (Switzerland)
47. Gianluigi Aponte ($29.4 B) – Shipping (Switzerland)
49. Shiv Nadar ($29.4 B) – software services (India)
50. Len Blavatnik ($29.2 B) – Music, chemicals (United States)
51. Germán Larrea Mota Velasco & family ($29.1 B) – Mining (Mexico)
52. Jeff Yass ($28.9 B) – Trading, investments (United States)
53. Phil Knight & family ($28.5 B) – Nike (United States)
54. Thomas Peterffy ($28.3 B) – Discount brokerage (United States)
55. Reinhold Wuerth & family ($28.2 B) – Fasteners (Germany)
56. Gina Rinehart ($26.5 B) – Mining (Australia)
57. Low Tuck Kwong ($26.1 B) – Coal (Indonesia)
58. Lee Shau Kee ($26.1 B) – Real estate (Hong Kong)
59. Abigail Johnson ($25.5 B) – Fidelity (United States)
60. R. Budi Hartono ($25.4 B) – Banking, tobacco (Indonesia)
61. Harold Hamm & family ($25.2 B) – Oil & gas (United States)
62. Vladimir Lisin ($24.8 B) – Steel, transport (Russia)
63. Jack Ma ($24.7 B) – E-commerce (China)
64. Stefan Quandt ($24.7 B) – BMW (Germany)
65. Andrey Melnichenko & family ($24.7 B) – Fertilizers, coal (Russia)
66. Michael Hartono ($24.3 B) – Banking, tobacco (Indonesia)
67. Leonid Mikhelson & family ($24.1 B) – Gas, chemicals (Russia)
68. Lukas Walton ($24.0 B) – Walmart (United States)
69. Susanne Klatten ($23.7 B) – BMW, pharmaceuticals (Germany)
70. Vagit Alekperov ($23.7 B) – Oil (Russia)
71. Savitri Jindal & family ($23.6 B) – Steel (India)
72. Emmanuel Besnier ($23.1 B) – Cheese (France)
73. He Xiangjian & family ($22.8 B) – Home appliances (China)
74. Masayoshi Son ($22.8 B) – telecom, investments (Japan)
75. John Menard Jr ($22.5 B) – Home improvement stores (United States)
76. Vladimir Potanin ($22.3 B) – Metals (Russia)
77. Iris Fontbona & family ($21.7 B) – Mining (Chile)
78. Thomas Frist Jr & family ($21.2 B) – Hospitals (United States)
79. James Ratcliffe ($21.1 B) – Chemicals (United Kingdom)
80. Alexey Mordashov & family ($21.0 B) – Steel, investments (Russia)
81. Gennady Timchenko ($20.8 B) – Oil, gas (Russia)
82. Cyrus Poonawalla ($20.6 B) – Vaccines (India)
83. David Tepper ($20.6 B) – Hedge funds (United States)
84. Steve Cohen ($19.8 B) – Hedge funds (United States)
85. Eric Schmidt ($19.3 B) – Google (United States)
86. Diane Hendricks ($19.3 B) – Building Supplies (United States)
87. Eyal Ofer ($19.1 B) – Real estate, shipping (Israel)
88. Dilip Shanghvi ($18.7 B) – Pharmaceuticals (India)
89. Daniel Gilbert ($18.7 B) – Quicken Loans (United States)
90. Andrew Forrest ($18.1 B) – Mining (Australia)
91. Donald Bren ($18.0 B) – Real estate (United States)
92. Takemitsu Takizaki ($17.8 B) – Sensors (Japan)
93. Theo Albrecht Jr & family ($17.7 B) – Aldi, Trader Joe’s (Germany)
94. Wang Chuanfu ($17.7 B) – Batteries, automobiles (China)
95. Vicky Safra & family ($17.6 B) – Banking (Brazil)
96. Rupert Murdoch & family ($17.4 B) – Newspapers, TV network (United States)
97. Stefan Persson ($17.1 B) – H&M (Sweden)
98. Beate Heister ($16.9 B) – Supermarkets (Germany)
98. Karl Albrecht Jr. & family ($16.9 B) – Supermarkets (Germany)
100. Eduardo Saverin ($16.6 B) – Facebook (Brazil)
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Source: Forbes
