Top 10 Richest People in the World

The top 10 richest people in the world as of March 1, 2024, according to Forbes, are:

1. 1. Bernard Arnault with a net worth of $229.8 billion.
   2. Elon Musk with a net worth of over $200 billion.
   3. Jeff Bezos with a net worth of $181.6 billion.
   4. Mark Zuckerberg with a net worth of $123.4 billion.
   5. Larry Ellison with a net worth of $107.4 billion.
   6. Warren Buffett.
   7. Bill Gates.
   8. Steve Ballmer.
   9. Larry Page.
   10. Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of $114.4 billion

Industries Do the Top 5 Richest People in the World Work In

1. 1. Elon Musk – Technology (Tesla and SpaceX)
   2. Bernard Arnault – Fashion and Retail (LVMH)
   3. Jeff Bezos – Technology (Amazon)
   4. Larry Ellison – Technology (Oracle)
   5. Bill Gates – Technology (Microsoft)

The Ranking of the Top 10 Richest People in the World Changed Over the Years

The ranking of the top 10 richest people in the world has seen significant changes over the years. 

• In 2022, the top 10 richest people included Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Larry Ellison, Steve Ballmer, and Mukesh Ambani.
  
• In 2023, Bernard Arnault became the richest person in the world, followed by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Larry Page, and Mukesh Ambani.
  
• The ranking has been dynamic, with individuals like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bernard Arnault frequently occupying the top positions, showcasing fluctuations in wealth and net worth over time.
  
• Notably, the wealth of the top billionaires has grown significantly over the years, with the median net worth of the top 10 billionaires nearly tripling from $39 billion in 2013 to $115 billion in 2022.

The Ranking of the Top 10 Richest People in the World Changed in the Past 3 Years

Over the past 3 years, the ranking of the top 10 richest people in the world has witnessed notable changes. 

• By 2022, the ranking had shifted with Bernard Arnault becoming the richest person, followed by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Larry Page, and Mukesh Ambani.
  
• In 2023, Elon Musk regained the title of the world’s richest person, with significant fluctuations in the rankings of individuals like Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, and Mukesh Ambani entering and exiting the top 10 list.
  
• As of March 2024, Bernard Arnault holds the top spot, followed by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Larry Page, and Mukesh Ambani.