Richest People in the World 2025 by Hurun

The Hurun Global Rich List 2025 is out, revealing the world's top billionaires. The United States leads with the highest number of billionaires followed by China and India.

Elon Musk has once again claimed the title of the world's richest person, marking his fourth time at the top in five years. His net worth jumped by 82% or $189 billion, driven by a surge in Tesla’s share price after Trump’s re-election.

This time Mukesh Ambani’s net worth dropped by Rs 1 lakh crore, causing him to fall out of the top 10 richest people in 2025. However he remains Asia’s richest person. He and his family rank 17th on the global list with a net worth of $100 billion.

Hurun Global Rich List 2025: Top 10 Richest Persons In The World 2025

In this article, we’ll dive into who the top 10 richest people are, how they built their empires, and what makes them stand out in the global business world.

Elon Musk

CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, 53, has become the world's richest person again, for the fourth time in five years.

Elon Musk's net worth surged by 82% to reach $420 billion, making him the world's richest person.

Jeff Bezos

Founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos saw his wealth increase by 44% to $266 billion, securing the second spot. Amazon, the world's largest online retailer and has expanded into cloud computing, e-commerce, and entertainment. 

His wealth grew mainly due to a rise in Amazon's stock price, driven by the company's lower operational costs and its progress in artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Mark Zuckerberg

Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, joined the top three for the first time with a net worth of $242 billion, up 53% from the previous year. Meta is at the forefront of virtual reality and social networking.

Larry Ellison

Co-founder of Oracle, Larry Ellison's wealth rose by $59 billion to $203 billion, placing him fourth. Oracle provides enterprise-level technology solutions globally.

Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate holding company, has a net worth of $167 billion, maintaining his position among the top five. 

The legendary investor, known as the "Oracle of Omaha," has a net worth of $167 billion, maintaining his position among the top five.

Despite his wealth, Warren maintains a simple lifestyle. He has promised to give away more than 99% of his fortune and has already donated over $60 billion, mostly through the Gates Foundation and his children's foundations.

Larry Page

Co-founder of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, Larry Page's wealth is estimated at $164 billion. ​Alphabet also leads in artificial intelligence, advertising and tech innovation.

Larry 's growth also benefited from a 33% increase in Alphabet’s stock value. 

Bernard Arnault

Chairman and CEO of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate, which includes brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Fendi.

French luxury magnate behind LVMH, Bernard Arnault's net worth stands at $157 billion.

However, he faced an $18 billion loss, dropping him to seventh place with a net worth of $157 billion. 

This decline happened as LVMH shares struggled due to China’s weak economy, political issues in France, and changing consumer habits towards luxury items.

Steve Ballmer

Former CEO of Microsoft, the technology giant behind software products like Windows and Office. Steve Ballmer's wealth is valued at $156 billion.

Sergey Brin

Sergey Brin, co-founder of Alphabet (Google's parent company net worth increased by 30% to $148 billion. He has been a key figure in shaping Google’s products and services, from search engines to AI.

Alphabet's stock appreciation played a major role in his wealth increase. Additionally, he has shown strong support for charity, donating $200 million to climate-focused causes last year.

Bill Gates

Co-founder of Microsoft which revolutionized personal computing and software. Gates is also known for his philanthropic efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His wealth stands at $143 billion.

His current focus is on investment activities, having reduced his Microsoft ownership from 45% at its IPO to just 1% at present.