10 Richest People In The World Right Now

Wondering who tops the list of the world’s wealthiest people? Whether through cutting-edge AI, e-commerce empires, or smart investments, these individuals have built fortunes most people can only dream of.

This ranking is based on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List, which updates throughout each trading day to reflect shifts in net worth. Which billionaire surprised you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments!

10. Jensen Huang

Net worth: $138.1 billion

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, takes the tenth spot on this list. With the booming demand for graphics chips and AI technology, Huang’s net worth has soared. He’s a major force behind the current AI revolution and is now among the richest people globally.

• Age: 62
• Nationality: United States
• Main Companies: Nvidia
• Industry Focus: Semiconductors and AI

9. Sergey Brin

Net worth: $139.4 billion

Sergey Brin, who co-founded Google alongside Larry Page, also remains one of the wealthiest people on the planet. While he’s no longer involved in Alphabet’s daily operations, he has shown renewed interest in AI-related projects behind the scenes.

• Age: 51
• Nationality: United States
• Main Companies: Google / Alphabet
• Industry Focus: Internet & AI

8. Steve Ballmer

Net worth: $141.0 billion

Steve Ballmer is the former CEO of Microsoft and the current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. His wealth continues to grow thanks to his long-held shares in Microsoft, and he remains one of the wealthiest individuals in both the technology and sports sectors.

• Age: 69
• Nationality: United States
• Main Companies: Microsoft
• Industry Focus: Software and Sports Investment

7. Warren Buffett

Net worth: $143.6 billion

Warren Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” proves that traditional investing still builds massive wealth.

Buffett, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has steadily grown his fortune over the decades through smart investments in companies ranging from insurance to food and energy.

• Age: 94
• Nationality: United States
• Main Companies: Berkshire Hathaway
• Industry Focus: Finance and Investments

6. Larry Page

Net worth: $145.8

Larry Page, the co-founder of Google and former CEO of its parent company, Alphabet, has earned his fortune through groundbreaking work in search engines, digital advertising, and tech innovation. His wealth continues to grow as Alphabet expands into cloud computing, AI, and other ventures.

• Age: 52
• Nationality: United States
• Main Companies: Google / Alphabet
• Industry Focus: Internet and Digital Technology

5. Bernard Arnault & Family

Net worth: $147.7 billion

Bernard Arnault, head of the luxury giant LVMH, represents the world of high-end fashion and beauty on this list. His fortune is tied to iconic brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Sephora. He remains Europe’s wealthiest person by a wide margin.

• Age: 76
• Nationality: France
• Main Companies: LVMH
• Industry Focus: Luxury Goods and Fashion

4. Jeff Bezos

Net worth: $236.9 billion

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos remains among the world’s richest individuals. Much of his wealth still comes from his stake in Amazon, but he has also invested heavily in space exploration through Blue Origin.

• Age: 61
• Nationality: United States
• Main Companies: Amazon, Blue Origin
• Industry Focus: E-Commerce and Aerospace

3. Mark Zuckerberg

Net worth: $248.9 billion

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook (now Meta), has surged back near the top of the billionaire rankings. Thanks to Meta’s dominance in social media and its growing focus on AI, Zuckerberg’s fortune has skyrocketed in recent years.

• Age: 41
• Nationality: United States
• Main Companies: Meta Platforms (Facebook)
• Industry Focus: Social Media and AI

2. Larry Ellison

Net worth: $278.3 billion

Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, remains one of the wealthiest people in tech and beyond. His wealth comes from enterprise software, and he is also well known for his sprawling real estate portfolio, including an entire Hawaiian island.

• Age: 80
• Nationality: United States
• Main Companies: Oracle
• Industry Focus: Software and Enterprise Technology

1. Elon Musk

Net worth: $393.1 billion

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, currently holds the title of the richest person in the world.

While he wasn’t one of Tesla’s original founders, he became an early investor and later took over as CEO, playing a significant role in shaping the company’s success. His fortune also comes from ventures such as SpaceX, xAI, and other technology projects.

• Age: 54
• Nationality: United States
• Main Companies: Tesla, SpaceX, xAI
• Industry Focus: Automotive and Space Exploration

These rankings are current as of July 7, 2025, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List.