Dangote missing, Elon Musk leads… see top 10 richest men in the world in 2024
In the world of wealth and fortunes, the year 2024 begins with a staggering combined net worth of $1.47 trillion for the top 10 richest individuals, as reported by Forbes. This marks a remarkable increase of $350 billion compared to their combined net worth of $1.12 trillion in 2023.
In this report Crispng.com would tell the story surrounding the top 10 players in this billionaire game.
Returning to claim his throne as the world’s wealthiest person is Elon Musk, the enigmatic CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, as well as the head of X (formerly Twitter). Musk’s net worth has skyrocketed to an astonishing $250.4 billion as of January 1, 2024, demonstrating a remarkable surge from $136.9 billion in the same period the previous year. This meteoric rise propels him back to the pinnacle of financial success.
Bernard Arnault, the French business magnate who held the title of the richest man at the outset of 2023, now finds himself in second place. Despite a commendable increase in net worth to $203.2 billion, up from $183 billion in 2023, Arnault must now play second fiddle to the indomitable Musk.
Yet, amidst these triumphs and changes, a notable absence from the top 10 list this year is Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. Previously the richest man in Asia and occupying the third spot with a net worth of $126.2 billion in 2023, Adani faced allegations of corruption in his home country. These charges led to a significant decline in his wealth throughout the year.
However, a recent turn of events offers a glimmer of hope for Adani. The country’s Supreme Court ruled that the investigation into his alleged corruption should be completed within three months. This decision has generated optimism among investors, prompting a surge in Adani’s stocks. As the year 2024 commences, he finds himself in the sixteenth position on the list, with a net worth of $69.7 billion.
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The battleground of wealth is ever-changing, with fortunes rising and falling as the tides of fate sweep across the globe. As we embark on a new year, we can only anticipate further twists and turns in the quest for financial supremacy.
List of top 10 richest men in the world
- Elon Musk – $250.4 billion
- Bernard Arnault & family – $203.2 billion
- Jeff Bezos – $174.4 billion
- Larry Ellison – $133.8 billion
- Mark Zuckerberg – $123.6 billion
- Warren Buffett – $118.8 billion
- Bill Gates – $118.3 billion
- Larry Page – $116.2 billion
- Sergey Brin – $111.5 billion Steve
- Ballmer – $110.9 billion
