The Hurun Rich List 2025 has been released, highlighting the wealth of the world’s richest individuals and their increase in wealth from 2024.
The combined wealth of the top billionaires on this list has reached $420 billion, largely driven by the booming tech industry.
Here’s a look at the top 10 richest people in the world.
1. Elon Musk
Elon Musk remains the richest person in the world with a net worth of $420 billion.
About 82% of his wealth comes from Tesla, along with investments in companies like SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company.
2. Jeff Bezos
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ranks second with a net worth of $266 billion.
Although he resigned as Amazon CEO in 2021, he still holds a major stake in the company and is heavily invested in Blue Origin and other ventures.
3. Mark Zuckerberg
Meta (formerly Facebook) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s wealth has surged to $242 billion, reflecting a 53% increase from last year.
His focus on Virtual Reality and the Metaverse has drawn significant investor interest.
4. Larry Ellison
Oracle co-founder and executive chairman Larry Ellison is in fourth place with a net worth of $203 billion.
His wealth continues to grow due to Oracle’s expansion and his investments in Tesla.
5. Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has a net worth of $167 billion.
At the age of 94, he remains a major figure in global finance, known for his value investment strategy.
6. Larry Page
Google and Alphabet co-founder Larry Page’s wealth has reached $164 billion, boosted by Alphabet’s investments in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Vehicles.
7. Bernard Arnault
Bernard Arnault, CEO of luxury brand LVMH, holds a net worth of $157 billion. However, his wealth has decreased by 10% compared to last year.
8. Steve Ballmer
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s wealth is now $156 billion. He is also the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team.
9. Sergey Brin
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has a net worth of $148 billion, with a focus on various advanced projects at Alphabet.
10. Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ranks tenth with a net worth of $143 billion. His focus is now primarily on philanthropic efforts.
Technology Sector Boosts Wealth
This year’s Hurun Rich List highlights the continued influence of the technology sector on the wealth of the world’s richest individuals.
Despite global market fluctuations, billionaires have diversified their investments across multiple sectors, including luxury goods, cloud computing, and social media.
Strategic investments in emerging industries continue to fuel their growing fortunes.
