Elon Musk remains the world’s richest person with $340.4 billion, despite recent market downturns.
According to Forbes’ latest data, the world’s ultra-wealthy faced significant losses in March 2025, but their fortunes remain enormous. Here’s who tops the list:
The Top 10 Richest People (April 2025)
- Elon Musk: $340.4 billion (Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, X)
- Jeff Bezos: $206.9 billion (Amazon)
- Mark Zuckerberg: $199.3 billion (Meta/Facebook)
- Larry Ellison: $175 billion (Oracle)
- Warren Buffett: $165.9 billion (Berkshire Hathaway)
- Bernard Arnault: $161.1 billion (LVMH)
- Larry Page: $129.3 billion (Google)
- Sergey Brin: $123.9 billion (Google)
- Amancio Ortega: $114.4 billion (Zara/Inditex)
- Steve Ballmer: $114.1 billion (Microsoft, LA Clippers)
Key Highlights
- Musk maintained his top position despite Tesla shares falling 11.5% in March
- Bezos overtook Zuckerberg for second place as Meta shares tumbled 14%
- Buffett was the only one among the top 10 whose fortune increased ($4.8 billion)
- Eight of the ten richest are Americans
- Every person on the list is worth over $100 billion
Top 10 Richest People in the World
As of April 1, 2025
| # | Name | Net Worth (B) | Change in March (B) | Source | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon Musk | $340.4 | -$19.0 | Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, X | U.S. |
| 2 | Jeff Bezos | $206.9 | -$20.0 | Amazon | U.S. |
| 3 | Mark Zuckerberg | $199.3 | -$31.0 | Meta (Facebook) | U.S. |
| 4 | Larry Ellison | $175.0 | -$30.0 | Oracle | U.S. |
| 5 | Warren Buffett | $165.9 | +$4.8 | Berkshire Hathaway | U.S. |
| 6 | Bernard Arnault | $161.1 | -$7.5 | LVMH/luxury goods | France |
| 7 | Larry Page | $129.3 | -$12.2 | U.S. | |
| 8 | Sergey Brin | $123.9 | -$11.5 | U.S. | |
| 9 | Amancio Ortega | $114.4 | -$7.5 | Zara-parent Inditex | Spain |
| 10 | Steve Ballmer | $114.1 | -$7.5 | Microsoft, LA Clippers | U.S. |
March 2025 Change: -$19.0 B
Remained at #1 despite 11.5% drop in Tesla shares. Leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) advisory group. xAI acquired X at a $45 billion valuation.
March 2025 Change: -$20.0 B
Moved up from #3 to #2. Founded Amazon in 1994 and served as CEO until July 2021. Blue Origin announced an all-female crew for its next mission.
March 2025 Change: -$31.0 B
Dropped from #2 to #3 as Meta shares fell 14%. Founded Facebook in 2004, now owns Instagram and WhatsApp.
March 2025 Change: -$30.0 B
Fortune fell significantly as Oracle shares weakened. Involved in Trump’s Stargate Project for AI infrastructure.
March 2025 Change: +$4.8 B
Only top 10 billionaire whose fortune increased in March. Known as the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ and co-created the Giving Pledge.
March 2025 Change: -$7.5 B
CEO and chairman of luxury goods group LVMH. All five of his children work in the LVMH empire.
March 2025 Change: -$12.2 B
Google co-founder. Fortune contracted as Alphabet shares declined.
March 2025 Change: -$11.5 B
Google co-founder. Came out of semi-retirement to work on Google’s Gemini AI chatbot.
March 2025 Change: -$7.5 B
Pioneer of fast fashion, founded Inditex in 1975. Owns about 60% of Inditex.
March 2025 Change: -$7.5 B
Former Microsoft CEO. Purchased the LA Clippers for $2 billion, now valued at $5.5 billion.
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