Elon Musk Tops Forbes’ 2025 Billionaires List With Record Net Worth

The 2025 Forbes Billionaires List reveals a record 3,028 billionaires worth $16.1 trillion, with Musk leading at $342 billion as tech dominates global wealth.

Elon Musk reclaimed the title of the world's richest person with a net worth of $342 billion, driven by gains in Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI.
The 2025 Forbes Billionaires List features a record 3,028 billionaires, collectively worth $16.1 trillion, the highest since its inception in 1987.
The United States leads with 902 billionaires, holding a combined wealth of $6.8 trillion, followed by China and India in billionaire count.
Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos rank second and third with net worths of $216 billion and $215 billion, respectively, highlighting tech's dominance.
The list includes 288 newcomers, such as Jerry Seinfeld and Arnold Schwarzenegger, while 107 individuals dropped off due to declining fortunes.