Forbes Ranking 2025: Elon Musk remains the richest man in the world

The new billionaire ranking by Forbes, published in March 2025, reflects how leaders in technology and major global industries continue to consolidate their economic dominance, despite market fluctuations.

The variations in these entrepreneurs' fortunes highlight both stock market volatility and the diversification and innovation strategies that have allowed them to remain at the top.

The 10 richest billionaires in the world in 2025

1. Elon Musk – USD 359.5 billion
Sector: Tesla, SpaceX, xAI

Elon Musk remains the richest person in the world, despite a 25% drop in Tesla shares in February that reduced his wealth by USD 62 billion. However, his diversification into space exploration with SpaceX, artificial intelligence with xAI, and social media allows him to continue leading the ranking.

2. Mark Zuckerberg – USD 230.7 billion
Sector: Meta (Facebook)

The founder of Meta rose to second place after surpassing Jeff Bezos, benefiting from the growth of social media and investments in virtual reality. The 11% drop in Amazon shares propelled this change on the podium.

3. Jeff Bezos – USD 226.7 billion
Sector: Amazon

Despite remaining a reference in e-commerce and cloud services, the drop in Amazon shares in February reduced his fortune by USD 23 billion, bringing him to third place. His space company, Blue Origin, continues to compete with SpaceX.

4. Larry Ellison – USD 204.6 billion
Sector: Oracle

The founder of Oracle maintains his position among the richest, although his fortune decreased by USD 8.8 billion due to the drop in his company's shares. His focus on artificial intelligence and cloud computing remains key in his strategy.

5. Bernard Arnault – USD 186.4 billion
Sector: LVMH

The top-level magnate and owner of brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior continues to lead the sector in Europe. However, his fortune decreased due to the drop in LVMH shares, although he maintains his position as a global reference in top-level goods.

6. Warren Buffett – USD 161.1 billion
Sector: Berkshire Hathaway

The legendary investor was the only one among the top ten richest to increase his fortune last month. His conglomerate's shares grew by 10%, adding nearly USD 15 billion. At 94 years old, he remains a model of success in the financial world.

7. Larry Page – USD 141.5 billion
Sector: Google (Alphabet)

The co-founder of Google maintains a solid fortune despite the drop in Alphabet shares that reduced his wealth by USD 26 billion. His involvement in digital advertising and artificial intelligence remains key to his growth.

8. Sergey Brin – USD 135.4 billion
Sector: Google (Alphabet)

Like Page, Brin suffered losses due to the drop in Alphabet shares. However, his role in technological innovation and artificial intelligence keeps him in the global economic elite.

9. Amancio Ortega – USD 121.9 billion
Sector: Inditex (Zara)

The Spanish businessman remains a reference in fashion with his Inditex empire, although his fortune was affected by a slight drop in the group's shares. His business model continues to dominate in Europe and North America.

10. Steve Ballmer – USD 118.9 billion
Sector: Microsoft, sports (Los Angeles Clippers)

The former CEO of Microsoft completes the top 10. Despite the drop in the company's shares, he maintains a considerable fortune, driven by his investments in technology and sports, standing out as the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers.