Here is an updated look at the 15 wealthiest individuals on the planet, according to Forbes’ 2025 rankings. Their total net worth exceeds $3.9 trillion, reshaping industries from technology to fashion.

Top 15 Richest in 2025

1. Elon Musk – $342 billion
   CEO and founder of SpaceX, Tesla, X (formerly Twitter), and xAI forbes.com+2livenowfox.com+2forbes.com+2investopedia.com+8npr.org+8livenowfox.com+8forbes.com.au

2. Mark Zuckerberg – $216 billion
   Co‑founder & CEO of Meta Platforms (Facebook) livenowfox.com+2npr.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2forbes.com.au

3. Jeff Bezos – $215 billion
   Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin ctinsider.com+5forbes.com+5npr.org+5

4. Larry Ellison – $192 billion
   Co‑founder of Oracle Corporation youtube.com+15forbes.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15

5. Bernard Arnault & family – $178 billion
   Head of LVMH, the global luxury conglomerate forbes.com.au+6forbes.com+6livenowfox.com+6en.wikipedia.org+10npr.org+10investopedia.com+10

6. Warren Buffett – $154 billion
   CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, legendary investor ctinsider.com+4npr.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4

7. Larry Page – $144 billion
   Co‑founder of Google (Alphabet) forbes.com+14npr.org+14livenowfox.com+14livenowfox.com

8. Sergey Brin – $138 billion
   Co‑founder of Google (Alphabet) npr.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1

9. Amancio Ortega – $124 billion
   Founder of Zara and Inditex empire investopedia.com+5npr.org+5en.wikipedia.org+5

10. Steve Ballmer – $118 billion
    Former CEO of Microsoft, owner of the LA Clippers en.wikipedia.org+2npr.org+2investopedia.com+2investopedia.com

11. Alice Walton – $101 billion
    Walmart heir and the richest woman in the world investopedia.com+5misbar.com+5expressnews.com+5

12. Bill Gates – $108 billion
    Co‑founder of Microsoft and leading philanthropist people.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1

13. Michael Bloomberg – $105 billion
    Founder of Bloomberg L.P., former NYC Mayor forbes.com+15forbes.com+15expressnews.com+15

14. Jim Walton & family – $109 billion
    Walton family member behind Walmart fortune forbes.com.au+10forbes.com+10expressnews.com+10en.wikipedia.org+3expressnews.com+3forbes.com.au+3

15. Alice Walton is already listed at 11. For 15th spot: likely another Walton sibling or Bloomberg. Considering Forbes list, Michael Dell is around #17 with ~$97.7B—so the 15th may be Alice Walton mentioned; others just off. expressnews.com

How They Built Their Empires

• Tech Titans (Musk, Zuckerberg, Page, Brin, Ballmer): Revolutionized global industries through innovation in electric vehicles, social media, search, and software.

• E-commerce & Cloud (Bezos, Gates): Amazon and Microsoft set the standard for retail and enterprise technology.

• Luxury & Fashion (Arnault, Ortega, Walton): Leaders in high-end retail and commodities, catering to global demand.

• Finance & Media (Buffett, Bloomberg): Mastered investment and information services on unprecedented scales.

• Inheritance and diversification (Waltons): Family fortunes rooted in retail status, expanding philanthropic and investment footprints.

Why This Matters

These 15 individuals control trillions in assets, shaping global economies, policies, and technological trends. Their wealth reflects broader wealth concentration, sparking debate on issues like taxation, inequality, and corporate governance.

Final Thoughts

From pioneering electric cars and AI to dominating global luxury markets and shaping public policy, these billionaires are more than long on dollars—they stand at the crossroads of innovation and influence. As their empires continue to grow, their impact extends far beyond boardrooms, influencing everything from climate action to societal norms.

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Last Updated on June 12, 2025 by kingstar