Forbes has released its annual World’s Billionaires list 2024. There are nearly 2,800 billionaires in the world, up 141 from 2023. According to Forbes surveys, the total wealth of the top 10 richest people in the world is $1.44 trillion. The 2024 list adds 26 billionaires, and the total net worth adds $1.1 trillion. Today, their wealth mainly focuses on the technology, financial, and retail sectors…

Forbes world’s billionaires list 2024

1. Who is the world’s richest person?

LVMH boss Bernard Arnault remains the world’s wealthiest person.

Bernard Arnault is the founder, president, and CEO of LVMH – the world’s leading luxury goods group. In addition to Bernard Arnault, his family has contributed significantly to the development of the LVMH Group.

His net worth increased to $233 billion. Under the leadership of Bernard Arnault, LVMH owns 75 well-known fashion and cosmetic brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Bulgari, Sephora, and many others…

LVMH’s revenue has skyrocketed in 2023. The market capitalization of LVMH is estimated at 444 billion euros (equivalent to more than 491 billion USD), helping the group make the list of the top 10 biggest enterprises in the world. In particular, if the figure continues up to 500 billion euros, LVMH will be the first European company to achieve this milestone.

Ranked No. 2 is Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX… Elon Musk’s is worth $195 billion, added 15 billion more than a year ago.

In China, Zhong Shanshan, the president and founder of food & beverage manufacturer Nongfu Spring, remains the country’s richest person with $62.3 billion.

In India, at the top of the list is Mukesh Ambani. The president of Reliance Industries, which operates in petrochemicals, petroleum, telecommunications, retail, and financial services, has a net worth of $116 billion.

Among the female billionaires, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers of L’Oréal is currently the wealthiest woman in the world with a $99.5 billion net worth.

2. Here is the world’s billionaires list 2024

2.1 The world’s billionaires list from 2024: from 1 to 16

2. Elon Musk
– Industry: Automotive
– Source: Tesla, SpaceX
– Net worth: $195 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 52

4. Mark Zuckerberg
– Industry: Technology
– Source: Facebook
– Net worth: $177 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 39

6. Warren Buffett
– Industry: Finance and investments
– Source: Berkshire Hathaway
– Net worth: $133 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 93

8. Steve Ballmer
– Industry: Technology
– Source: Microsoft
– Net worth: $121 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 68

10. Larry Page
– Industry: Technology
– Source: Google
– Net worth: $114 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 51

12. Michael Bloomberg
– Industry: Finance and investments
– Source: Bloomberg LP
– Net worth: $106 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 82

14. Carlos Slim Helu and family
– Industry: Telecom
– Net worth: $102 billion
– Country: Mexico
– Age: 84

16. Michael Dell
– Industry: Technology
– Source: Dell Technologies
– Net worth: $91 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 59

2.2 The list from 18 to 30

18. Jim Walton and family
– Industry: Fashion and retail
– Source: Walmart
– Net worth: $78.4 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 75

20. Jensen Huang
– Industry: Technology
– Source: Semiconductors
– Net worth: $77 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 61

22. David Thomson & family
– Industry: Media and entertainment
– Source: Media
– Net worth: $67.8 billion
– Country: Canada
– Age: 66

24. Zhong Shanshan
– Industry: Food and beverage
– Source: Beverages, pharmaceuticals
– Net worth: $62.3 billion
– Country: China
– Age: 69

26. Giovanni Ferrero
– Industry: Food and beverage
– Source: Nutella, chocolates
– Net worth: $43.8 billion
– Country: Italy
– Age: 59

28. Zhang Yiming
– Industry: Technology
– Source: TikTok
– Net worth: $43.4 billion
– Country: China
– Age: 40

30. Phil Knight and family
– Industry: Fashion and retail
– Source: Nike
– Net worth: $40.9 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 86

2.3 The list from 31 to 40

32. Klaus-Michael Kuehne
– Industry: Logistics
– Source: Shipping
– Net Worth: $39.2 billion
– Country: Germany
– Age: 86

34. Stephen Schwarzman
– Industry: Finance and investments
– Source: Investments
– Net Worth: $38.8 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 77

36. John Mars
– Industry: Food and beverage
– Source: Candy, pet food
– Net Worth: $38.5 billion
– Country: United States
– Age: 88

38. Li Ka-Shing
– Industry: Diversified
– Net Worth: $37.3 billion
– Country: Hong Kong
– Age: 95

40. Alain Wertheimer
– Industry: Fashion and retail
– Source: Chanel
– Net Worth: $36.8 billion
– Country: France
– Age: 75