Top 10 Richest People in the World Right Now (2025)

The global billionaire landscape continues to be dominated by technology titans, with nine out of the top 10 wealthiest individuals hailing from the United States and deriving their fortunes primarily from the tech sector.

The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which tracks the wealthiest 500 people daily, shows a tight race at the top, highlighted by a dramatic shift where Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has edged out Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for the number one spot.

This change comes amid a surge in Oracle‘s stock value, boosting Ellison‘s net worth by over $100 billion in recent months.

The list reflects the ongoing boom in AI, cloud computing, and social media, with total wealth among the top 10 exceeding $2 trillion.

Below is the current ranking based on the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

1. Larry Ellison – $393 Billion

Larry Ellison, 81, tops the list for the first time, surpassing long-time leader Elon Musk.

The Oracle Corporation co-founder built his empire on database software and enterprise solutions, with recent gains driven by Oracle‘s expansion in cloud computing and AI partnerships.

Ellison owns about 42% of Oracle and has diversified into real estate, including ownership of the Hawaiian island of Lanai. His net worth jumped significantly following a strong earnings report that propelled Oracle shares to new highs.

2. Elon Musk – $384 Billion

Elon Musk, 54, holds the second position after briefly losing the top spot.

The South African-born entrepreneur’s wealth stems from his stakes in Tesla (electric vehicles), SpaceX (space exploration), xAI (artificial intelligence), and X (formerly Twitter).

Despite fluctuations in Tesla‘s stock amid EV market competition, Musk‘s fortune has grown year-to-date thanks to SpaceX‘s valuation exceeding $200 billion and advancements in Starship rockets.

He remains a polarizing figure known for his ambitious goals in sustainable energy and multi-planetary life.

3. Mark Zuckerberg – $269 Billion

Mark Zuckerberg, 41, ranks third with his fortune tied to Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus.

The Harvard dropout’s wealth has surged over 50% this year, fueled by Meta‘s pivot to AI-driven advertising and the metaverse.

Zuckerberg owns around 13% of the company and has invested heavily in philanthropy through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, focusing on education and health.

4. Jeff Bezos – $258 Billion

Jeff Bezos, 61, the Amazon founder, sits in fourth.

After stepping down as CEO in 2021, Bezos has focused on Blue Origin (space travel) and personal ventures, but his wealth is predominantly from his approximately 9% stake in Amazon, the e-commerce and cloud computing giant.

AWS (Amazon Web Services) continues to drive massive growth. Bezos also owns The Washington Post and has pledged billions to climate initiatives via the Bezos Earth Fund.

5. Larry Page – $210 Billion

Larry Page, 52, co-founder of Google (now Alphabet Inc.), ranks fifth.

Along with partner Sergey Brin, Page revolutionized search engines and online advertising. He stepped away from day-to-day operations in 2019 but retains significant shares in Alphabet, benefiting from AI integrations like Gemini and YouTube‘s dominance.

Page is known for his low-profile lifestyle and investments in flying cars via Kitty Hawk.

6. Sergey Brin – $196 Billion

Sergey Brin, 51, Google‘s other co-founder, follows closely at sixth.

Born in Russia and raised in the U.S., Brin‘s wealth mirrors Page‘s, stemming from Alphabet shares. He has been active in AI research and quantum computing through Alphabet‘s X lab.

Brin and Page have donated over $1 billion to COVID-19 efforts and maintain a focus on innovative moonshot projects.

7. Steve Ballmer – $171 Billion

Steve Ballmer, 69, former Microsoft CEO, is seventh. Ballmer led Microsoft from 2000 to 2014, transforming it into a software powerhouse.

His fortune largely comes from a 4% stake in Microsoft, which has soared under current CEO Satya Nadella‘s cloud and AI push.

An avid sports enthusiast, Ballmer owns the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, valued at over $4.5 billion.

8. Bernard Arnault – $163 Billion

Bernard Arnault, 76, breaks the U.S. tech monopoly at eighth. The French business magnate chairs LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate, which encompasses brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Tiffany & Co.

Arnault‘s wealth has faced headwinds from a slowdown in luxury spending but remains robust due to LVMH‘s global dominance.

He is Europe’s richest person and a major art collector.

9. Jensen Huang – $157 Billion

Jensen Huang, 62, Nvidia‘s co-founder and CEO, rounds out the top nine.

Huang‘s rise is meteoric, propelled by Nvidia‘s GPUs, which are powering the AI revolution—from ChatGPT to autonomous vehicles.

With Nvidia‘s market cap surpassing $3 trillion, Huang‘s 3.5% stake has ballooned. A Taiwanese-American, he emphasizes innovation in semiconductors and has been vocal about AI’s transformative potential.

10. Warren Buffett – $155 Billion

Warren Buffett, 95, the “Oracle of Omaha,” closes the top 10 with his value investing prowess.

The Berkshire Hathaway CEO’s fortune derives from stakes in companies like Apple, Coca-Cola, and American Express, plus Berkshire‘s insurance and rail businesses.

At 95, Buffett continues to influence markets, recently donating billions to charity. His long-term approach contrasts with the tech-heavy list.

Key Trends and Insights

The top 10’s combined net worth has grown by over $500 billion year-to-date, largely due to the AI boom lifting tech stocks.

However, volatility persists—Musk and Ellison‘s fortunes can swing billions daily based on market sentiment.

Notably, no women or non-Western billionaires crack the top 10, underscoring wealth concentration in U.S. tech.

Forbes‘ annual list earlier in 2025 showed similar dominance, but real-time indices like Bloomberg capture these rapid shifts. As AI and space tech evolve, expect more jostling at the top.