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
