The richest people around the world today
The planet's mega-moneyed are scattered far and wide, with over 75 nations and territories across four continents boasting at least one billionaire. That said, the richest individuals’ net worth varies wildly from country to country. The wealthiest residents of some countries, for example, own a mere fraction of the wealth of the global number one, Elon Musk, whose fortune currently sits at $416 billion (£338bn).
Read on to discover who rules the roost in 30 major economies based on the latest data from Forbes as of 10 January 2025, and see how their wealth compares to that of the world's richest man.
All dollar amounts in US dollars
Daniel Coughlin
10 January 2025
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