Elon Musk Richest Person in the World, Says Forbes

Elon Musk leads the Forbes list
Trump’s fortune skyrockets
Zuckerberg and Bezos round out the top

Elon Musk has once again claimed the top spot on Forbes’ 2025 list of the world’s richest people.

With an estimated net worth of $342 billion, Musk has increased his fortune by 75% compared to the previous year.

The publication has called him “the richest person Forbes has ever tracked” since its records began in 1987.

The South African-born entrepreneur, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X, has also cemented his political influence in the United States.

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Elon Musk has become a key ally of Donald Trump in his bid to return to the White House.

After spending two years in second place, Musk has surpassed French billionaire Bernard Arnault and now holds the largest fortune ever recorded by the magazine.

In a surprising development, Donald Trump, ranked 700th, made one of the biggest gains on the list.

The former U.S. president increased his net worth by 122%, reaching $5.1 billion.

This 2025, Forbes calls Trump’s post-presidency “the most lucrative in the nation’s history.”

In addition to his real estate ventures, he has earned income from NFT sales, collectibles, and stock in a social media platform.

Mark Zuckerberg takes the second spot on the global Forbes 2025 ranking with a fortune of $216 billion.

That is up 22% from last year.

Jeff Bezos follows in third place with $215 billion, an 11% increase.

Oracle’s Larry Ellison ranks fourth with $192 billion.

He’s followed by Bernard Arnault and family, with $178 billion, making him the top non-American on the list.

At 94, Warren Buffett holds the sixth spot with $154 billion.

The top 10 is completed by Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, along with Amancio Ortega and Steve Ballmer.

The 2025 Forbes edition highlights not only the accelerated growth of billionaire wealth, but also their increasing influence in politics, tech, and media.