Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has officially secured a spot among the world’s top three billionaires for the first time, with an astonishing net worth of $242 billion.
According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, the 40-year-old tech mogul saw his fortune skyrocket by 53%, adding $84 billion over the past year. This surge in wealth was largely fueled by Meta’s aggressive investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies.
Zuckerberg was the second-biggest wealth gainer of the year, trailing only behind Elon Musk, who amassed an additional $189 billion—cementing his place as the world’s richest person.
The Hurun Global Rich List 2025 ranks 3,442 billionaires from 2,524 companies across 71 countries. This year saw a 5% increase in the number of billionaires compared to the previous year. Here’s how the rankings shaped up:
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1. Elon Musk – $420 Billion
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO remains the world’s wealthiest person for the fourth time in five years, thanks to his ventures in AI, space technology, and electric vehicles.
2. Jeff Bezos – $266 Billion
The Amazon founder maintained his second-place ranking, with his fortune driven by a surge in Amazon’s stock price, largely due to AI innovations and cloud computing advancements.
3. Mark Zuckerberg – $242 Billion
Meta’s AI boom propelled Zuckerberg to third place, marking his first-ever entry into the top three.
4. Larry Ellison – $203 Billion
The Oracle co-founder climbed in the rankings with a $59 billion increase, thanks to the growing demand for cloud computing and enterprise AI solutions.
5. Warren Buffett – $167 Billion
At 94, the legendary investor remains in the top five, with a $23 billion boost to his fortune, driven by Berkshire Hathaway’s strong performance.
6. Larry Page – $164 Billion
The Google co-founder jumped three spots, benefiting from a 33% rise in Alphabet’s stock.
7. Bernard Arnault – $157 Billion
The LVMH chairman slid to seventh place after losing $18 billion. His fortune took a hit due to challenges like China’s slowing economy, political instability in France, and a decline in luxury demand.
8. Steve Ballmer – $156 Billion
The former Microsoft CEO held steady in eighth place, with a 10% increase in his wealth over the year.
9. Sergey Brin – $148 Billion
Another Google co-founder, Brin moved up two spots as Alphabet’s stock surged, boosting his fortune by 30%.
10. Bill Gates – $143 Billion
Despite stepping back from Microsoft’s operations, Bill Gates retained his place in the top 10 with a 4% increase in his wealth.
The 2025 Hurun Global Rich List highlights a continued shift in wealth dynamics, with AI and tech advancements playing a crucial role in shaping the fortunes of the world’s wealthiest individuals. While billionaires like Musk and Zuckerberg thrive on AI-driven growth, others—such as Bernard Arnault—face challenges amid global economic uncertainties.
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