Forbes World’s Billionaires list is out, check who is on top

The number of billionaires on Forbes’ 35th annual list of the world’s wealthiest has risen to an all-time high of 2,755–660 more than a year ago. Jeff Bezos continues to be the world’s richest with a net worth of $177 billion, while Elon Musk rocketed into the number two spot with $151 billion, as Tesla and Amazon shares surged. These billionaires are worth a total of $13.1 trillion, up from $8 trillion in 2020. The United States continues to have the most billionaires, with 724, followed by China (including Hong Kong and Macao), which has 698.

1. Jeff Bezos 
   Networth: $177 B
   Country: USA
   
   Jeff Bezos founded e-commerce giant Amazon in 1994 out of his garage in Seattle. He will step down as CEO to become executive chairman in July 2021.
   
2. Elon Musk 
   Networth: $151 B
   Country: USA

   Elon Musk is working to revolutionize transportation both on Earth, through electric car maker Tesla — and in space, via rocket producer SpaceX.
   

3. Bernard Arnault & family
   Networth: $150 B
   Country: France
   
   Bernard Arnault is one of the world’s most influential tastemakers, with a portfolio of 70 brands that includes Louis Vuitton and Sephora.

   

4. Bill Gates
   Networth: $124 B
   Country: USA

   Bill and Melinda Gates, who are divorcing, are the co-chairs of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the world’s largest private charitable foundation.

   
   

5. Mark Zuckerberg
   Networth: $97 B
   Country: USA

   During the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, Zuckerberg’s social network, Facebook, has become a go-to communication tool.

   

6. Warren Buffett
   Networth: $96 B
   Country: USA
   
   Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time.

   
   
   

7. Larry Ellison 
   Networth: $93 B
   Country: USA

   Larry Ellison is chairman, chief technology officer, and cofounder of software giant Oracle, of which he owns about 35%.

   

8. Larry Page
   Networth: $91.5 B
   Country: USA

   Larry Page stepped down as CEO of Alphabet, the parent of Google, in December 2019 but remains a board member and a controlling shareholder.

   

9. Sergey Brin
   Networth: $89 B
   Country: USA

   Sergey Brin stepped down as president of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a controller shareholder and a board member.

   

10. Mukesh Ambani
    Networth: $84.5 B
    Country: India

    Mukesh Ambani chairs and runs $74 billion (revenue) Reliance Industries, which has interests in petrochemicals, oil and gas, telecom, and retail.