In this article I will be sharing with you the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 and their net worth. Amazingly, despite the economic challenges of 2020, the number of billionaires in the world according to Forbes has increased unprecedented to 2,755, compare to 660 from last year.
According to Forbes, the combined wealth of all the billionaires on this list amounts to a whopping sum of $13.1 trillion, compare to $8 trillion it was last year. In fact, report reveal over 493 newcomers entering the list of billionaires this year.
Many people have really achieved great wealth through their struggle, determination and persistence. So therefore, after a careful study and research I present to you the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 and their net worth.
10. Mukesh Ambani
Making the number 10 on our list of the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 is Mukesh Ambani from India. He is now the richest person in Asia. Ambani has an estimated net worth of $84.5 billion. He is the shareholder of Reliance Industries Ltd. He has knock out Jack Ma of China, who was Asia richest person last year. He was born on 19th April 1957 Aden, Yemen and currently 63 years. He attended Institute of Chemical Technology.
9. Sergey Brin
Making the number 9 on our list of the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 is Sergey Brin. He is the co-founder of Google, Sergey Brin net worth increased massively in 2021 because of the success Google has recorded. The tech guru now has an estimated net worth of $89 billion. Thanks to a seemingly endless run of success for the world’s most popular search engine.
8. Larry Page
Making the number 8 on our list of the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 is Google co-founder Larry Page. He was able to take his wealth to a new level in 2021. The American entrepreneur and tech guru now has an estimated net worth of $91.5 billion. He was born on 21st August 1973 in Moscow, Russia and currently 47 years old. He attended Stanford University.
7. Larry Ellison
Making the number 7 on our list of the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 is American business magnate Larry Ellison. The Oracle co-founder has major shares in Tesla, which surged enormously in 2021, giving him one of the biggest paydays in recent memory. Larry Ellison now has an estimated net worth of $93 billion. He was born on 17th August 1944 in New York, United States and currently 76 years old. He attended the University of Chicago.
6. Warren Buffett
Making the number 6 on our list of the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 is Warren Buffett. He is the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a company he started in 1993. He has an estimated net worth of $96 billion. The stock expert and investment legend, better known as the Oracle of Omaha has been on the top 5 in over three decades. He was born on 30th August 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States and currently 90 years old.
5. Mark Zuckerberg
Making the number 5 on our list of the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 is Mark Zuckerberg. He is the founder and chairman of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. He has an estimated net worth of $97 billion. The tech entrepreneur may have come under fire in recent times, but that didn’t stop him from swelling his net worth. The massive jump comes in the wake of a big year for Facebook that saw the company’s shares rise 80 per cent as people around the world used its social media platforms to stay in touch. He was born on 14th May 1984 in White Plains, New York, United States and currently 36 years.
4. Bill Gates
Making the number 4 on our list of the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 is former world’s richest man Bill Gates. The Microsoft co-founder has an estimated net worth of $124 billion, thanks to the strong share performance in Microsoft, Canadian National Railway and tractor maker Deere & Company. He was born on 28th October 1955 in Seattle, Washington, United States and 65 years old.
3. Elon Musk
Making the number 3 on our list of the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 is Elon Musk. The chairman of Tesla and SpaceX has an estimated net worth of $163.8 billion. At one point this year, he was actually the world’s richest man, however, fluctuating stock saw him slip comfortably into the second position, but today he is now on the third position. He was born on 28th June 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa and currently 49 years old.
2. Jeff Bezos
Making the number 2 on our list of the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 is Amazon boss Jeff Bezos. He has become a familiar face at the top list of Forbes wealthiest people in the world. However, he was recently dethroned. Jeff Bezos has an estimated net worth of $186 billion. He was born on 12th January 1964 in New Mexico, United States and currently 57 years old. He attended Princeton University.
1. Bernard Arnault
Making the number 1 on our list of the top 10 most richest people in the world in 2021 is French billionaire Bernard Arnault. The luxury goods tycoon has an estimated net worth of $196 billion, making him the richest man in the world. His luxury business, which is responsible for Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Hennessy, Sephora and many more reported a whopping 30 per cent surge in stock price this year. He was born on 5th March 1949 in Roubaix, France and currently 72 years old. Bernard Arnault is the richest man in the world.
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