Who is the richest person in the world?

The biggest gainer in June was Larry Ellison, whose fortune rose by $26.8 billion to an estimated $173 billion, as shares of Oracle soared to all-time highs. Together the world’s top 10 richest are worth a combined $1.66 trillion—about $76 billion more than a month ago. Forbes has been keeping track of the world’s billionaires since 1987.

Who is the richest billionaire in the world?

Other billionaires with some of the largest net worths include LVMH's Arnault, Microsoft's Bill Gates, and Oracle's Larry Ellison. Eight of the top 10 billionaires made their fortunes in technology, with Arnault and Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett being the exceptions. 1. Elon Musk Elon Musk is the richest man in the world.

Who is the richest person in the world 2024?

All figures are current as of July 1, 2024. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is the richest person and the richest man in the world with a net worth of $218 billion. After Musk is Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon. Other billionaires with some of the largest net worths include LVMH's Arnault, Microsoft's Bill Gates, and Oracle's Larry Ellison.