Top 10 Richest People in the World 2025: Elon Musk Leads as Tech Billionaires Control £1.44 Trillion Fortune
According to the latest Forbes list, the world's richest individuals have seen their collective fortunes soar to a record £1.44 trillion in 2025. The list is dominated by technology billionaires, with Elon Musk retaining his position at the top.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO's net worth has increased to £234 billion, a staggering £45 billion rise from last year. Musk's position is closely followed by Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, with a net worth of £223 billion. Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook and Meta owner, rounds out the top three with a net worth of £196 billion.
The top 10 list is a testament to the growing influence of technology in the global economy. Other notable entries include Bill Gates, who has seen his Microsoft fortune increase to £134 billion, and Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who have a combined net worth of £123 billion.
The combined net worth of the top 10 richest people in the world has increased by £130 billion since last year, a 10% rise. The Forbes list highlights the significant wealth disparity in the world, with the top 10 individuals holding a combined net worth equivalent to the GDP of many small countries.
The rise of tech billionaires has been driven by the rapid growth of the technology sector, which has seen significant investment in areas such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and e-commerce. As the global economy continues to evolve, it is likely that the tech billionaires will remain at the forefront of the world's richest list.
