The Top 11 Richest Men in the World

Introduction

You want to be rich, don't you? Who doesn't? The good news is that it's actually not that hard to become a millionaire – you just need to know the right people.

In this article, we'll take a look at the top 10 richest men in the world. Some of them you might have heard of, while others are a little more under the radar. But they all have one thing in common: They're all incredibly wealthy.

So, if you're looking for some inspiration, or just want to see what life is like at the top, keep reading.

Jeff Bezos – $113 Billion

Jeff Bezos-$113 Billion

At the top of the list is Jeff Bezos, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Amazon. He has a net worth of $113 billion and is the richest man in modern history.

Bezos has been amazon.com's CEO since its inception in 1994 and has turned it into one of the largest companies in the world. He also owns The Washington Post and Blue Origin, a rocket ship company.

In September 2018, Bezos was accused of cheating on his wife with television host Lauren Sanchez. The couple divorced after 25 years of marriage and have four children.

Bill Gates – $98 Billion

Bill Gates-$98 Billion

Yes, that Bill Gates. Co-founder of Microsoft, Gates has been at or near the top of the list of richest people in the world for years now. His fortune currently sits at $98 billion.

Gates made his first billion before he was even 30 years old. He has given away a ton of money through his charitable foundation, which he set up with his wife Melinda. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation works to improve global health and education.

Warren Buffett – $84 Billion

Warren Buffett-$84 Billion

You might not know who Warren Buffett is, but he's one of the richest men in the world. In fact, he's currently the third richest man in the world with a net worth of $84 billion.

So how did he make all of his money? Well, Buffett is an investor and currently the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He's also a philanthropist and has given away over $32 billion to different causes.

Some fun facts about Buffett: he's a fan of Coca-Cola and has a collection of over 1,000 shareholder letters from the company. He also once bought a farm for $2.5 million in cash.

Elon Musk – 193.8 Billion

Elon Musk-$193.8 Billion

Elon Musk co-founded six combines including electric car marker Tesla, rocket producer SpaceX and tunneling startup Boring Company. He owns about 25% of  Tesla between stock and options but has pledged more than half his stock as collateral for loans. SpaceX, founded in 2002, is worth $127 billion after a funding round in May 2022, it quadrupled its value in three years. Boring Company.,which aims to defeat traffic, raised a $5.7 billion valuation.

Twitter's board agreed to sell the company to Musk for $44 billion in  April 2022, after he disclosed a 9.1 stake and threatened a hostile takeover. The deal closed in October 2022 after Musk tried to back out and Twitter sued. Musk now owns an estimated 82% of the company.

Bernard Arnault – $76 Billion

Bernard Arnault-$76 Billion

Mr. Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH, which is the world’s largest luxury goods company. He has been with the company since 1984 and has been credited with turning it into the powerhouse that it is today.

Some of the brands that are under LVMH’s umbrella include Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, and Sephora. In 2019, Forbes estimates that Bernard Arnault is worth $76 billion, which makes him the fourth richest man in the world.

Carlos Slim Helu – $64 Billion

Carlos Slim Helu-$4 Billion

You’re probably wondering how Carlos Slim Helu made his billions. Well, he made his fortune in the Mexican telecom industry and is now considered one of the most influential businessmen in Mexico. He owns a conglomerate called Grupo Carso, and it includes a variety of businesses like retail, industrial manufacturing, construction, energy, and more.

In 2010, he was named the richest man in the world by Forbes magazine, and he held that title for four years in a row. He’s currently the seventh richest man in the world, but his net worth has been as high as $77.1 billion. Not too shabby!

Amancio Ortega – $62 Billion

Amancio Ortega-$62 Billion

Amancio Ortega is the 6th richest man in the world with a net worth of $62 billion. He is a Spanish fashion tycoon and founder of the Inditex fashion group, which includes Zara. He also owns 59% of the real estate company Pisos.com.

Ortega was born in 1936 in Busdongo de Arbas, Leon, Spain. He is married to Rosalia Mera and has three children: Marta, Sandra, and Amancio Ortega Mera.

Larry Ellison – $58 Billion

Larry Ellison-$58 Billion

You might not know who Larry Ellison is, but he's the founder of Oracle and one of the richest men in the world. As of 2020, his net worth is $58 billion.

So how did he make his money? Well, Ellison started out working as a programmer for a company called Amdahl Corporation. He then co-founded a software company called Software Development Laboratories with two partners, but the company eventually went bankrupt.

Undeterred, Ellison then started Oracle with another partner. The company did well and went public in 1986. Ellison stepped down as CEO in 2014, but he remains the chairman of the board and chief technology officer.

Mark Zuckerberg – $54 Billion

Mark Zuckerberg-$54 Billion

You’re probably familiar with Mark Zuckerberg – he’s the founder of Facebook, which is now the largest social media platform in the world. He owns a little over 20% of Facebook, which is what gives him his massive net worth.

Zuckerberg started Facebook in 2004 when he was just 19 years old, and it quickly took off. In 2012, he was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year, and he was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine as well.

In addition to his massive wealth, Zuckerberg also has a lot of influence. He’s been outspoken about some controversial topics, like immigration and data privacy. He’s also active in philanthropy, and he and his wife have pledged to give away 99% of their Facebook shares to charity over their lifetimes.

Michael Bloomberg – $50 Billion

Michael Bloomberg-$50 Billion

With a net worth of $50 billion, Michael Bloomberg takes the ninth spot on our list of the richest men in the world. Bloomberg is an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist. He is the founder, CEO, and owner of Bloomberg L.P., a financial software, data, and media company.

Bloomberg began his career at Salomon Brothers, where he worked for two years before quitting to set up his own company. He then started Bloomberg L.P. in 1981 with the help of Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, and Charles Zegar. Today, Bloomberg L.P. provides financial software tools to more than 325,000 subscribers worldwide.

In addition to his business ventures, Bloomberg has also served three terms as the Mayor of New York City. He was first elected in 2001 and served until 2013. He then ran for a fourth term in 2017 but lost to Bill de Blasio.

Larry Page – $50 Billion

Larry Page-$50 Billion

You might not know who Larry Page is, but you definitely know his work. He's the co-founder of Google, and as of right now, he's worth an estimated $50 billion.

Larry was born in East Lansing, Michigan, in 1973 and studied computer science at Stanford University. He dropped out of school to pursue his dream of starting a company, and the rest is history.

In 1998, Larry and his business partner Sergey Brin created Google, which quickly became the most popular search engine on the internet. Today, Google is worth an estimated $1 trillion, making it one of the most successful companies in the world.

Larry stepped down as CEO of Google in 2015, but he still serves as the president of Alphabet, Google's parent company. He also sits on the boards of a few other companies, including Tesla and The Walt Disney Company.

Conclusion

You may not have as much money as the richest men in the world, but that doesn't mean you can't dream. Take a look at the list of the world's wealthiest people and see where you stack up.

1. Jeff Bezos ($143 billion)

2. Bill Gates ($97 billion)

3. Warren Buffett ($84 billion)

4. Elon Musk ($193.8 billion)

5. Bernard Arnault ($76 billion)

6. Amancio Ortego ($67 billion)

7. Mark Zuckerberg ($61 billion)

8. Carlos Slim Helu ($59 billion)

9. Larry Ellison ($58 billion)

10. Charles Koch ($50 billion)

11. David Koch ($50 billion).