As of December 25, 2025, the world’s wealthiest individuals continue to be dominated by tech innovators and entrepreneurs, with fortunes fueled by surging stock prices in AI, cloud computing, and electric vehicles. Elon Musk maintains a commanding lead, while AI advancements have propelled Google co-founders and others higher in the rankings. The combined wealth of the top 10 exceeds $2.5 trillion, according to real-time trackers from Forbes and Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Net worth figures fluctuate daily due to stock market movements, but here’s the latest snapshot of the top 10 richest men:
1. Elon Musk – ~$480–$677 billion (Tesla, SpaceX, xAI)
The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX remains the undisputed richest person, with recent valuations of SpaceX pushing his fortune to new heights. Musk’s wealth has seen massive gains from Tesla’s growth and private company tenders.
2. Larry Page – ~$262–$274 billion (Alphabet/Google)
Google co-founder Larry Page surged to the No. 2 spot in late 2025, driven by Alphabet’s AI advancements like Gemini 3, boosting stock prices significantly.
3. Larry Ellison – ~$260 billion (Oracle)
Oracle’s chairman and CTO has benefited from enterprise AI demand, briefly claiming the top spot earlier in the year.
4. Jeff Bezos – ~$200–$250 billion (Amazon)
The Amazon founder holds strong with diversified investments, including Blue Origin and cloud computing dominance via AWS.
5. Sergey Brin – ~$250 billion (Alphabet/Google)
Brin, Google’s other co-founder, mirrors Page’s gains from Alphabet’s AI momentum.
6. Mark Zuckerberg – ~$200 billion (Meta)
Meta’s focus on AI and the metaverse has driven strong recoveries in stock value for the Facebook founder.
7. Steve Ballmer – ~$150–$180 billion (Microsoft)
Former Microsoft CEO’s wealth stems from his massive stake in the company, plus ownership of the LA Clippers.
8. Bernard Arnault – ~$180–$200 billion (LVMH)
The only non-American in the top 10, Arnault heads the luxury empire including Louis Vuitton and Dior.
9. Jensen Huang – ~$150–$170 billion (NVIDIA)
NVIDIA’s CEO has ridden the AI chip boom, making him one of the biggest gainers in 2025.
10. Warren Buffett – ~$140–$160 billion (Berkshire Hathaway)
The legendary investor rounds out the list with his value investing empire, though he’s slipped slightly due to faster tech gains.
Key Insights for 2025
- Tech Dominance: 9 out of 10 are tied to technology, reflecting the AI revolution’s impact on wealth creation.
- Volatility: Positions shifted dramatically throughout the year, with brief changes at the top.
- Sources: Data compiled from Forbes Real-Time Billionaires and Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of late December 2025.
Wealth rankings change rapidly—check Forbes or Bloomberg for the latest updates. The concentration of riches in tech highlights how innovation continues to drive global fortunes!