The World’s Top 10 Richest People in 2025
Money makes money – and these billionaires have accumulated staggering fortunes that continue to grow exponentially. The Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List tracks the daily rankings of the wealthiest individuals globally, with some familiar tech titans dominating the top spots.
Current Billionaires Leaderboard
As of April 5, 2025, South African-born entrepreneur Elon Musk maintains his position as the world’s richest person with an astonishing net worth of $362.5 billion. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO leads Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ($189.4 billion) and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg ($174.9 billion) in this elite financial competition.
Weekly Updated Rankings
This list is actively updated each week to reflect the latest changes in billionaire net worth. The rankings frequently shift as stock prices fluctuate and business ventures evolve.
The Complete Top 10 Billionaires
| Rank | Name | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon Musk | $362.5 billion |
| 2 | Jeff Bezos | $189.4 billion |
| 3 | Mark Zuckerberg | $174.9 billion |
| 4 | Larry Ellison | $161.8 billion |
| 5 | Warren Buffet | $154.4 billion |
| 6 | Bernard Arnault | $154.1 billion |
| 7 | Larry Page | $122.5 billion |
| 8 | Sergey Brin | $117.6 billion |
| 9 | Omancio Ortega | $115.0 billion |
| 10 | Steve Ballmer | $110.6 billion |
The competition for the top spot remains fierce, with tech innovators continuing to dominate the billionaire rankings. Will Elon Musk maintain his lead next week, or will another contender rise to challenge his position?