Forbes Releases 2025 List of World’s 10 Richest Super Billionaires, Dominated by Tech Titans
The close of 2025 marks another year of staggering wealth concentration among the global elite. Forbes' annual ranking reveals that nine of the top ten billionaires hail from the U.S., with France's Bernard Arnault being the sole exception. The tech sector continues to be the primary engine of fortune-building, fueled by the AI boom that propelled valuations to unprecedented heights.
Elon Musk retains his position at the apex with a $458.1 billion net worth, followed by Oracle's Lawrence Ellison at $286.5 billion. Amazon's Jeff Bezos rounds out the top three with $255.4 billion. Notably, only Warren Buffett represents traditional investing wealth in this cohort dominated by tech innovators.
The data paints a stark picture of economic disparity: these ten individuals control 62% of global wealth, while the working class collectively holds just 2%. The average adult's $4,100 monthly net worth stands in jarring contrast to the hundreds of billions held by these ultra-high-net-worth individuals.