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The World’s Wealthiest People (May 7, 2023)

As of May 7, 2023, with a net worth of roughly $237.6 billion, Bernard Arnault is the wealthiest person in the world, followed by Elon Musk (No. 2, $178.2 billion), Jeff Bezos (No. 3, $128.7 billion); and Larry Ellison (No. 4, $121.0 billion).

Bill Gates is the fifth-richest person globally, with a whopping $114.0 billion. Warren Buffett ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $112.8 billion, followed by Steve Ballmer with $96.4 billion. Carlos Slim Helu is placed 8th with a net worth of $95.6 billion. Michael Bloomberg ($94.5 billion) occupied the 9th position on the top 10 wealthiest people in the world list, followed by Francoise Bettencourt Meyers (No. 10, $93.2 billion). Here is the latest list of the world’s top 26 wealthiest persons.

    BILLIONAIRES LIST  2023

  1. Bernard Arnault & family: $237.6 billion
  2. Elon Musk: $178.2 billion
  3. Jeff Bezos: $128.7 billion
  4. Larry Ellison: $121.0 billion
  5. Bill Gates: $114.0 billion
  6. Warren Buffett: $112.8 billion
  7. Steve Ballmer: $96.4 billion
  8. Carlos Slim Helu & family: $95.9 billion
  9. Michael Bloomberg: $94.5 billion
  10. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family: $93.2 billion
  11. Larry Page: $90.9 billion
  12. Mukesh Ambani: $87.8 billion
  13. Sergey Brin: $87.1 billion
  14. Amancio Ortega: $84.5 billion
  15. Mark Zuckerberg: $82.9 billion
  16. Jim Walton: $63.6 billion
  17. Rob Walton: $62.3 billion
  18. Zhong Shanshan: $62.2 billion
  19. Alice Walton: $61.4 billion
  20. Charles Koch: $59.0 billion
  21. Julia Koch & family: $59.0 billion
  22. Michael Dell: $54.5 billion
  23. David Thomson & family: $54.5 billion
  24. Gautam Adani: $50.0 billion
  25. Phil Knight & Family: $48.0 billion
  26. Zhang Yiming: $45.0 billion

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Lisa Brown, PhD
Lisa Brown, PhD in Political Journalism and Policy, is the opinion editor for News and Initiatives at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she oversees editorial content that bridges financial analysis, corporate leadership, and brand strategy. With over 13 years in business media and strategic communications, Lisa brings a rare combination of market insight and storytelling expertise. She began her career as a financial reporter in New York, covering Wall Street trends and corporate earnings, before moving into senior editorial roles for international business outlets. Lisa has also worked as a communications consultant for multinational companies, advising on investor relations, executive visibility, and crisis messaging.

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