Bill Gates

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Bill Gates

  • Net worth: $119.6 billion
  • Source: Microsoft, investments
  • Age: 68
  • Residence: Medina, Washington
  • Citizenship: U.S.

As of January 1, the global elite's top 10 billionaires collectively command a staggering $1.47 trillion, witnessing a $30 billion surge within a month. Notably, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has ascended to the fifth spot, surpassing the iconic Bill Gates. Forbes, diligently tracking billionaires since 1987, notes that seven of the top 10 have seen a boost in their fortunes, albeit a more modest $30 billion increase in December compared to November's remarkable $115 billion surge. The dynamic landscape reveals significant shifts, with Zuckerberg and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault gaining $9.4 billion each in the past month.


Elon Musk maintains his reign as the world's wealthiest individual, boasting a fortune of $251 billion. Despite briefly ceding the top spot to Bernard Arnault in the first half of 2023, Musk reclaimed the throne on June 8, 2023, and retained it throughout the year. Arnault, the mastermind behind LVMH, currently holds the second spot with an estimated net worth of $200.7 billion. Meanwhile, Larry Ellison of Oracle faced a setback, witnessing a $11.2 billion dip in December due to a 10% decline in Oracle's stock, yet retaining the fourth position with $135.3 billion.


The list features key facts, underlining Elon Musk's consistent dominance and Bernard Arnault's impactful journey. Additionally, it emphasizes the American dominance among the top 10, with notable figures like Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Bill Gates. The roster includes men with net worths surpassing $100 billion, portraying the immense wealth concentrated among this exclusive group. Amidst these financial titans, Mark Zuckerberg's reentry into the top 10 in the summer of 2023, accompanied by a $9.4 billion surge in December fueled by Meta's stock rise, underscores the ever-evolving nature of billionaire rankings.

  

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