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.
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.
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.
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)
Mark Zuckerberg
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
Bernard Arnault
7. Larry Page – USD 141.5 billion Sector: Google (Alphabet)
Larry Page
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.
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.
