Richest Person in the World By January 2025, Check the List of Top-10

In a world driven by dreams and innovation, some people have reached incredible heights of success. These individuals have built fortunes that surpass the economies of many countries. Their wealth comes from industries like technology, retail, and finance, and their achievements continue to shape the global economy. This article highlights the top-10 richest people in the world as of 2025.

World’s Richest Man 2025

Elon Musk has secured his place as the richest person in the world as of 2025, with a net worth of $421.1 billion. Known for his groundbreaking innovations and ambitious ventures, Musk is the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter). His influence spans the electric vehicle industry, space exploration and social media platforms.

Net Worth of Elon Musk as of 2025

As of 2025, Elon Musk’s net worth is an astounding $421.2 billion, making him the richest person in the world. His wealth primarily comes from his leadership in Tesla, where he owns a 12.86% stake, and his ventures in SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter), reflecting his groundbreaking influence in multiple industries.

Major Sources of Elon Musk

• Tesla: Tesla, the world-famous electric car company, is a significant contributor to Musk’s wealth. He owns a 12.86% stake in Tesla. The company’s market capitalization grew exponentially, particularly during 2020 and 2021.
• SpaceX: SpaceX, Musk’s private space exploration company, is another key part of his empire. It has been at the forefront of reusable rockets and space missions.
• X (formerly Twitter): In October 2022, Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion and later renamed it X. This move positioned him as a major figure in the social media industry.

Top-10 Richest Person in the World as of 2025

Elon Musk of United States, with the net worth of $421.2 billion holds the title of the richest man of the world as of 2025, followed by Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg.

Here is the list of top-10 richest person in the world as of 2025:

Rank	Name	Net Worth (in $ billions)	Source of Wealth	Country
1.	Elon Musk	$421.4	Tesla, SpaceX	United States
2.	Jeff Bezos	$233.5	Amazon, Blue Origin, The Washington Post, IMDB, Audible	United States
3.	Larry Ellison	$209.7	Oracle Corporation	United States
4.	Mark Zuckerberg	$202.5	Meta Platforms, Inc.	United States
5.	Bernard Arnault & Family	$168.4	LVMH	France
6.	Larry Page	$156.0	Alphabet Inc.	United States
7.	Sergey Brin	$149	Alphabet Inc.	United States
8.	Warren Buffet	$141.7	Berkshire Hathaway	United States
9.	Steve Ballmer	$124.3	Microsoft	United States
10.	Jensen Huang	$127.9	NVIDIA	United States