Top 10 Forbes List of Billionaires As Of January 1, 2025

As Forbes reported on January 1, 2025, Elon Musk began 2025 as the richest person in the world, with a record-breaking net worth of over $400 billion. His wealth comes from his businesses, such as Tesla and SpaceX.

This list also includes notable figures like Jeff Bezos and new entrants such as Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, reflecting significant shifts in global wealth.

Here’s a simplified rundown of the key figures from Forbes’ list of the top 10 billionaires as of January 1, 2025:

Elon Musk ($421.2 billion)  

His wealth saw a massive boost due to SpaceX’s new valuation, making him the first person to exceed $400 billion in net worth.

Jeff Bezos ($233.5 billion) 

At $233.5 billion, Bezos regained the second position, bolstered by Amazon’s stock increase in December.

Larry Ellison ($209.7 billion) 

Holding a net worth of $209.7 billion, Ellison remains in the top three despite a significant drop in Oracle’s stock value.

Mark Zuckerberg ($202.5 billion) 

With a net worth of $202.5 billion, Zuckerberg’s wealth was slightly boosted by a rise in Meta shares.

Bernard Arnault ($168.8 billion)  

The luxury goods tycoon saw an increase in wealth to $168.8 billion, driven by a jump in LVMH stock prices.

Larry Page ($157.9 billion) 

Maintaining strong financial status, Page has a net worth of $157.9 billion due to his continued stake in Alphabet.

Sergey Brin ($153.4 billion) 

Also benefiting from Alphabet’s success, Brin’s fortune amounts to $153.4 billion.

Warren Buffett ($139.6 billion) 

His net worth declined to $139.6 billion following a dip in Berkshire Hathaway shares.

Steve Ballmer ($123.5 billion) 

The former Microsoft CEO has a net worth of $123.5 billion, despite a minor decrease in December.

Jensen Huang ($118 billion) 

A newcomer to the billionaire top ten, Huang has reached a net worth of $118 billion, propelled by Nvidia’s stock performance.