The combined net worth of the top 10 richest people is $1.56 trillion, $15 billion more than a month ago. Other familiar names on the list include Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and Larry Page. For a comprehensive look at the list, visit Forbes' wealth teams piece on their website.
Forbes provides an update on the top 10 richest people in the world as of March 1, 2024. Elon Musk, the previous richest person, had a net worth of $202.5 billion but was surpassed by Bernard Arnault, the luxury goods tycoon from France, who added $19 billion to his fortune and is now worth $29.8 billion. Mark Zuckerberg saw the biggest gain, with a net worth of $172.2 billion after a big jump in the price of Meta's stock. Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, is third with a net worth of $199.5 billion. Together, the top 10 richest people are worth a combined $1.56 trillion, $15 billion more than a month ago. The list includes familiar names such as Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and Larry Page. For a detailed look at the list, check out Forbes' wealth teams piece on their website.
