Who are the richest men in the world as of 2024?

The annual list of the world’s richest men released by Forbes Magazine Consolidating their influence and wealth amid an ever-evolving global economic landscape has once again placed leading billionaires at the top.

is at the top of the list Elon Musk, 52, whose influence as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is ubiquitous on the technological cutting edge. His fortune has reached a staggering $320 billion, driven primarily by the success of Tesla, in which he owns 23%.

Bernard ArnaultThe 74-year-old French tycoon is the second richest thanks to his recent acquisition of Tiffany & Co. for $15.8 billion, thanks to his luxury goods empire with more than 70 iconic brands.

Jeff BezosThe founder of Amazon, is a major player, distinguished both for his influence in e-commerce and his space initiative, Blue Origin.

Other prominent names included Larry Ellisonco-founder of Oracle and enthusiastic investor in projects such as the island of Lanai in Hawaii; Mark ZuckerbergCEO of Meta Platform and leader in social networks; Bill Gateswho has maintained his philanthropic and technological legacy despite his recent divorce; Warren BuffettAn icon in the world of investments; Larry Page And Sergey BrinCo-founder of Google and current influential actors in space exploration projects.

Carlos Slim HelloAlong with a telecommunications magnate and a leading figure in Latin America Steve BallmerFormer CEOs of Microsoft maintain their presence on the list, each making significant contributions in their respective fields.

The global economic landscape is constantly shaped by the influence and power of a select group of billionaires, whose wealth not only exceeds the gross domestic product (GDP) of countless nations, but also represents the pinnacle of success and innovation.

These leaders, beyond their immense wealth, represent a driving force in shaping the global financial future and the daily lives of millions of people. Their stories of success, innovation and philanthropy continue to inspire and shape the global economic landscape, leaving an indelible legacy in modern history.

This Forbes Magazine Tracking the world’s billionaires since 1987. Earlier this year, they identified 2,640 of them. Collectively, the 10 richest people in the world, according to ForbesAt midnight on January 1, it was worth $1.47 trillion, up from $1.44 trillion a month earlier.

The two biggest gainers last month (in dollar terms) were Zuckerberg and Arnold, with their respective companies’ share prices up $9.4 billion each compared to December 1.