Ranking of the Richest Individuals Globally as of January 2025
In the dynamic world of business and technology, a select group of visionaries continues to dominate the global financial landscape. Here's a snapshot of the top 10 wealthiest individuals in 2025, each with a unique story of success and innovation.
- Elon Musk - The South African-born entrepreneur tops the list with a staggering net worth of $425.2 billion. Musk's wealth has skyrocketed in late 2024, primarily due to SpaceX's new valuation of $350 billion, making it the most valuable private company globally. SpaceX's satellite internet network, Starlink, is another significant contributor to his wealth. Musk is also the CEO of Tesla, the leading company in sustainable transportation.
- Jeff Bezos - The founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, a space exploration company, ranks second with a net worth of $241 billion. Bezos's wealth primarily comes from his stake in Amazon, which continues to dominate the e-commerce market.
- Larry Ellison - Co-founder of Oracle, Ellison has a net worth of $209 billion, securing the third position. His wealth is driven by Oracle's continued dominance in software development and cloud computing.
- Mark Zuckerberg - The CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook) has a net worth of $217.7 billion, placing him fourth on the list. Meta's influence in social media, AI, and virtual reality has been instrumental in Zuckerberg's wealth.
- Bernard Arnault - The chairman and CEO of LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) has a net worth of $168.9 billion, primarily from his company's dominance in luxury goods and fashion.
- Elon Musk - Yes, Musk makes another appearance on the list, this time with his stake in Tesla. Tesla's leadership in sustainable transportation contributes to Musk's total net worth of $425.2 billion.
- Larry Page - Co-founder of Google, Page has a net worth of $161.9 billion, primarily from his stake in Alphabet, Google's parent company. Alphabet's continued dominance in search, advertising, and cloud computing drives Page's wealth.
- Sergey Brin - Brin, the other co-founder of Google, has a net worth of $154.5 billion, also mainly from his stake in Alphabet. Brin has recently taken a more active role in Google's AI developments, particularly in redefining the Gemini AI chatbot.
- Steve Ballmer - Former Microsoft CEO, Ballmer has a net worth of $125.7 billion, primarily from his significant stake in Microsoft. Ballmer also owns the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team and has made substantial investments in various sectors.
- Warren Buffett - Known as the "Oracle of Omaha," Buffett has a net worth of $140.8 billion. Buffett's wealth could be significantly higher if not for his philanthropic efforts, having donated billions of dollars to various foundations. Buffett is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate holding company.
While the billionaire who will acquire the largest part of his wealth by 2025 through his stake in a company in the energy management solutions sector is not explicitly identified, ABB, a notable company in automation, robotics, and energy solutions, reported strong financial performance in early 2025, indicating influential investors might be involved. No direct identification of the billionaire from the provided data is available.
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, rounds out the list with a net worth of $130.3 billion. Huang's wealth is due to NVIDIA's dominance in graphics processing units (GPUs) and the AI revolution. NVIDIA's technology is instrumental in the development of AI, cloud computing, and advanced gaming.
