How the Top 10 Rich List Has Changed From 2016 to Now
Business Insider • • general
Key Points:
- Since 2016, the combined net worth of the world's 10 wealthiest people has surged from $559 billion to $2.6 trillion, nearly a fivefold increase, with Elon Musk now the richest at $682 billion.
- The top 10 richest individuals remain largely consistent, including Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Larry Page, though Musk has notably risen to the top, while some like Amancio Ortega and Carlos Slim have dropped in rank despite growing wealth.
- Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have fallen in rankings due to significant philanthropic giving, with Gates donating over $60 billion and pledging to give away 99% of his fortune by 2045.
- The range of net worths among
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