Real-Time Billionaires

Billionaires are individuals whose net worth exceeds one billion dollars, making them among the wealthiest people in the world. They typically amass their wealth through various means such as entrepreneurship, investments, inheritance, or a combination of these factors. The presence of billionaires is often a subject of both admiration and scrutiny in society, as their immense wealth can have significant economic and social implications. Some billionaires are well-known for their philanthropic endeavors, while others face criticism for their influence on politics, inequality, and corporate power. The lifestyles and actions of billionaires often garner substantial media attention, reflecting the fascination and debate surrounding extreme wealth in contemporary society.

RANK	NAME	NET WORTH	AGE	SOURCE	COUNTRY/TERRITORY
1	Bernard Arnault & family	$231.5 B	75	LVMH	France
2	Jeff Bezos	$196.3 B	60	Amazon	United States
3	Elon Musk	$195.3 B	52	Tesla, SpaceX	United States
4	Mark Zuckerberg	$177.2 B	39	Facebook	United States
5	Larry Ellison	$159.1 B	79	Oracle	United States
6	Warren Buffett	$137.2 B	93	Berkshire Hathaway	United States
7	Bill Gates	$131.0 B	68	Microsoft	United States
8	Steve Ballmer	$125.6 B	67	Microsoft	United States
9	Larry Page	$124.1 B	50	Google	United States
10	Sergey Brin	$119.3 B	50	Google	United States
11	Amancio Ortega	$114.1 B	87	Zara	Spain
12	Mukesh Ambani	$114.0 B	66	Diversified	India
13	Michael Bloomberg	$106.2 B	82	Bloomberg LP	United States
14	Carlos Slim Helu & family	$103.1 B	84	Telecom	Mexico
15	Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family	$95.3 B	70	L’Oréal	France
16	Michael Dell	$88.4 B	59	Dell Technologies	United States
17	Jim Walton & family	$79.4 B	75	Walmart	United States
18	Jensen Huang	$79.4 B	61	Semiconductors	United States
19	Gautam Adani	$79.3 B	61	Infrastructure, commodities	India
20	Rob Walton & family	$78.4 B	79	Walmart	United States