The Forbes 2025 billionaire list has set a new record, surpassing the 3,000-member mark for the first time. With a total of 3,028 people in the ranking, their combined fortunes reach USD 16.1 trillion, a figure only surpassed by the GDP of the United States and China.
In addition to the growth in number, there is an unprecedented concentration of wealth: fifteen people exceed USD 100 billion, and three broke the USD 200 billion barrier.
The 10 richest billionaires in the world in 2025
Elon Musk – USD 342 billion After a successful year with SpaceX, the growth of xAI, and the stability of Tesla, Musk regained the top spot in the ranking.
Elon Musk
Mark Zuckerberg – USD 216 billion The founder of Meta reaches his best position on the list thanks to the integration of the metaverse and AI into his digital ecosystem.
Jeff Bezos – USD 215 billion Although he left the leadership of Amazon, his investment portfolio in technology and aerospace keeps him on the podium.
Larry Ellison – USD 192 billion Oracle has solidified as a pillar of enterprise software, driven by the global demand for cloud services.
Bernard Arnault – USD 178 billion Despite the drop in LVMH shares, he remains the richest European and the global leader in the top-level sector.
Warren Buffett – USD 154 billion The star investor of Berkshire Hathaway maintains his strength despite market volatility.
Larry Page – USD 144 billion Thanks to Google and Alphabet, his fortune continues to grow with investments in AI, biotechnology, and autonomous vehicles.
Sergey Brin – USD 138 billion The co-founder of Google diversifies his wealth in technological and scientific projects.
Amancio Ortega
Amancio Ortega – USD 124 billion The owner of Inditex complements Zara's success with a global real estate strategy.
Steve Ballmer – USD 118 billion Former CEO of Microsoft and owner of the Clippers, he combines technology, sports, and media.
Record number of new billionaires in 2025
This year, 288 people joined the Forbes list, the highest number of newcomers in the history of the ranking. Among them are:
Marilyn Simons (USD 31 billion), widow of fund manager Jim Simons.
Lyndal Stephens Greth (USD 25.8 billion), daughter of energy magnate Autry Stephens.
Sulaiman Al Habib (USD 10.9 billion), founder of a hospital network in Saudi Arabia.
Alexandr Wang, co-founder of Scale AI, who achieved the milestone of reaching a billion at 28 years old.
Technology leads the list of new billionaires with 46 names, followed by the financial sector with 41 and health with 40.
Celebrities who reached billionaire status
Jerry Seinfeld
This year, figures from showbiz and entertainment joined the ranking:
Bruce Springsteen (USD 1.2 billion)
Arnold Schwarzenegger (USD 1.1 billion)
Jerry Seinfeld (USD 1.1 billion)
Additionally, artists like Jay-Z (USD 2.5 billion), Taylor Swift (USD 1.6 billion), and Rihanna (USD 1.4 billion) solidified their place in the ranking thanks to investments in music, fashion, and technology.
In the film world, the richest directors are Steven Spielberg (USD 5.3 billion) and George Lucas (USD 5.1 billion).
The richest athletes in the world in 2025
Michael Jordan
Sports continue to generate billionaires, with Michael Jordan leading the way:
Michael Jordan (USD 3.5 billion), thanks to Air Jordan and the sale of the Charlotte Hornets.
Magic Johnson (USD 1.5 billion), with investments in real estate and media.
Tiger Woods (USD 1.4 billion), driven by sponsors and his golf course design company.
LeBron James (USD 1.3 billion), with investments in film, technology, and sports franchises.
