The top 30 richest people of the world have a huge chunk of the world economy which is around 1.23 trillion $. 22.5 billion $ is the minimum requirement for entering in the top 30 wealthiest people list. Here we are going to discuss the net worth of world top 30 richest people in 2022.
The 30 Richest People in the World 2023
These are the top 30 richest people in the world as of 2023:
30. François Penult (French Businessman)
Net worth: 27 billion USD
- Name: Francois Pinault
- Date of birth: 21 August 1936
- Origin of birth: Les Champs – Giroux, France
- Age: 81 years
- Source of wealth: luxury goods
Francois Pinault is a France based billionaire businessman. He is a founder and chairperson of the retail conglomerate Kering and the majority of shares belongs to him. In 1963 he started a business of wood and building material goods. Later in 1999, he converted his business into a luxury goods company, after buying a stake control in GUCCI.
Some of the fashion brands names that has been also own by kering are:
- Saint Laurent
- McQueen
- Stella McCartney
- PUMA
29. Jorge Paulo Lemann (Brazilian Businessman)
Net worth: 27.4 billion USD
- Name: Jorge Paulo Lemann
- Date of birth: 26 august 1939
- Origin of birth: Brazil
- Age: 78 years
- Source of wealth: Beer
Jorge Paulo is also known as the richest Brazilian person. He is the biggest shareholder of Anheuser-Busch InBev, known as world’s largest brewer. Lemann is also a stakes holder in international restaurants chain Burger King and coffee chain Tim Hartons.
28. Phil Knight (American Businessman)
Net worth: 29.6 billion USD
- Name: Phil Knight
- Date of birth: 24 February, 1938
- Origin of birth: America
- Age: 79 years
- Source of wealth: Nike
The world’s largest and popular sporty shoes and apparels company Nike is owned by Phil Knight. Plenty of stores are earning billions of revenue throughout the year from all over the world. Multiple brands are owned by Phil Knight including converse, Cole Haan and Jordan.
27. Beate Heister & Karl Albrecht Jr. (German Business Entrepreneur)
Net worth: 29.8 billion USD
- Name: Beat Heister Name: Karl Albrecht Jr
- Date of birth: 5 October 1951 Date of birth: 1948
- Origin of birth: Germany Origin of birth: Germany
- Age: 67 years Age: 70 years
Beat Heister & Karl Albrecht jr are siblings. Both are blessed with inherited wealth of their father Karl Albrecht. He was the founder of germen discounted store Aldi. He used to be the richest German for a long time.
Karl Albrecht jr ans Beat Heister both were running the inherited business together but unfortunately Karl Albrecht jr diagnosed with cancer and due to that he stood down. While on the other hand Beat Heister, her husband and son are the members of Aldi advisory board.
26. Wang Jianlin (Chinese Businessman)
Net worth: 30.1 billion (USD)
- Name: Wang Jianlin
- Date of birth: 24 October 1954
- Origin of birth: China
- Age: 63 years
- Source of wealth: self- made, Dalian Wanda Group
Wang Jianlin is a Chinese business tycoon. Dalian Wanda Group is founded by him. This company is known as the largest real estate development company of china. It is also known as the world’s largest movie theater operator. 20% of Atletico Mardrid (the Spanish football club) is also owned by him.
25. Lee Shao Kee (Chinese Business man)
Net worth: 30.3 billion
- Name: Lee Shao Kee
- Date of birth: 7 March 1929
- Origin of birth: china
- Age: 89 years
- Source of wealth: Real estate
Lee Shao Kee is the multiple businesses tycoon of China. At the same point he is working on the top notch position of different companies. He is the founder of Henderson land Development Company limited. It is one of the largest real estate company of China. He is a chairman of Hong Kong and China Gas Company and Miramar hotel. Besides that he is also a vice- chairman of Sun Hung Kai properties and board member of Hong Kong Ferry (holdings).
24. Hui Ka Yan (Chinese Business man)
Net worth: 32.5 billion USD
- Name: Hui Ka Yan
- Date of birth: 9 October 1959
- Origin of birth: China
- Age: 59 years
- Source of wealth: Real estate
Hui Ka Yan is a Chinese billionaire businessman. He is a real estate developer and chairperson of Ever Grand real estate group. This group f company deals in residential and commercial both. Above 500 projects had been developed by his company in multiple cities of China. This business tycoon earns the revenue of billions of dollars.
23. Li Ka-Shing (Chinese Businessman)
Net worth: 34.9 billion
- Name: Li Ka Shing
- Date of birth: 29 July 1928
- Origin of birth: Hong Kong
- Age: 89 years
- Source of wealth: diversified
li-Ka-Shing is a business tycoon of Hong Kong. In Asia, he is known as one of the most influent person in the world of business. He has the post of senior advisor at CK Hutchison holdings. He has the world’s largest beauty and health retailing company. Li refers as a Super Man in Hong Kong due to his success in the world of business
22. Steve Ballmer (American Businessman)
Net Worth: 38.4 billion USD
- Name: Steve Anthony Ballmer
- Date of birth: 24 march 1956
- Origin of birth: United States of America
- Age: 62 years
- Source of wealth: Microsoft
Steve Ballmer is an American business magnet and investor. He used to be CEO of Microsoft for 14 years (2000-2014). Los Angeles clippers of (NBA) is owned by him. Bill Gates hired him as the first business manager. Ballmer is an enthusiastic business man by whom his partners and employees gets motivation.
21. Sheldon Adelson (American Businessman)
Net worth: 38.5 billion USD
- Name: Sheldon Gary Adelson
- Date of birth: 4 august 1933
- Origin of birth: United States of America
- Source of wealth: Casinos
- Age: 85 years
Sheldon Adelson is an American business tycoon. Las Vegas Sands Corporation has been founded by him. Marina Bay Sands (Singapore) is part of his corporation. Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom is also owned by him. He is also influenced by politics and has being the member and largest donor of Republican Party. Privet jets fleets is also owned by him from Las Vegas Sands.
20. Jack Ma (Chinese Businessman)
Net worth: 39 billion USD
- Name: Ma Yun
- Date of birth: 10 September 1964
- Origin of birth: China
- Source of wealth: e- COMMERCE
- Age: 54 years
Jack Ma is a business tycoon and investor of china. He is also known as CEO and co-founder of Ali Baba group. He is known worldwide and also consider as one of the most influenced people of the world. He worked hard to learn English which leads him as a lecture of English in university. He started his first company named “Yellow Pages” which used to create websites for the componies. After that he climbed the stairs of success quickly and known as the king of e-commerce.
19. Mukesh Ambani (Indian Businessman)
Net worth: 40.1 billion USD
- Name: Mukaish DheruBhai Ambani
- Date of birth: 19 April 1957
- Origin of birth: India
- Age: 61 years
- Source of wealth: Petro chemicals, Oil, gas
Mukesh Dheru Bhai Ambani is the huge business magnet of India. He is also known as the richest business man of India for constant 10 years. He is the CEO and MD of Reliance Industries Limited. He also holds the largest chunk of shares in the company. The company deals in oil refining and gas sectors. Ambani has a privilege of being the only Indian business man in Forbes Billionaire list.
18. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers (French Business woman)
Net worth: 42.2 billion USD
- Name: Francoise Bettencourt Meyers
- Date of birth: 10 July 1953
- Origin of birth: France
- Age: 65 years
- Source of wealth: Loreal
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the French business woman. She is the one of the billionaire woman according to the Forbes list of world’s wealthiest people. Francoise is an author of Bible commentaries. She owns hair and makeup brand L’Oreal which is her source of wealth.
17. Ma Huateng (Chinese Businessman)
Net worth: 45.3 billion USD
- Name: Ma Huateng (Pony Ma)
- Date of birth: 29 October 1971
- Origin of birth: China
- Age: 46 years
- Source of Wealth: Internet, Media
Ma Heating is a Chinese business man with a massive business background. He is founder and CEO of Chinese technology and internet company Tencent. This company is known as the biggest internet company of Asia. Tencent is also re known company worldwide in providing many services related to internet and technology globally such as entertainment, smart phones, value added services etc.
16. Alice Walton (American Business Entrepreneur)
Net worth: 46 billion USD
- Name: Alice Louise Walton
- Date of birth: 17 October 1949
- Origin of birth: America
- Age: 68 years
- Source of wealth: Wal-Mart
Who doesn’t know about the Walt Mart? The famous American giant departmental stores chain in America. Alice Walton is the lucky woman who is the heiress to the fortune of the Wal Mart Stores Inc. she is known as the richest businesswoman of the world according to the Forbes ballooner’s list.
15. S. Robson Walton (American Business Entrepreneur)
Net worth: 46.2 billion USD
- Name: Samuel Robson Walton
- Date of birth: 28 October 1944
- Origin of birth: United States of America
- Age: 73 years
- Source of wealth: Wal-Mart
Robson Walton is an American businessman who got the inherited wealth of his father late Sam Walton. He is oldest among all Walton siblings. Walmart Enterprises are the source of wealth for Rob Walton. He also had privileged of working as a chairman of Wal Mart for 23 years (1992-2015).
14. Jim Walton (American Businessman)
Net worth: 46.4 billion USD
- Name: Jim Walton
- Date of birth: 7 June 1948
- Country of origin: United States of America
- Age: 70 years
- Source of wealth: Wal-Mart
Jim Walton is richest among all 4 Walton siblings. He was also a footballer in his youth and learned how to fly an airplane. After the death of his brother John, he took a place of him on Wall-Mart director’s board. His recent designation is Finance committees and Strategic plantings of Wal mart.
13. Sergey Brin (Russian-American Computer Scientist & Businessman)
Net worth: 47.5 billion USD
- Name: Sergey Michaylowich Brin
- Date of birth: 21 August 1973
- Country of Origin: Russia
- Age: 44 years
- Source of wealth: Google
Sergey Brin is a Russian American computer scientist and businessman. He emigrated from Russia in his early childhood. Brin is a co-founder of Google and he is also a president of Alphabet Inc. (Google parent company). Sergey believes that knowledge is always good. For this purpose, he created such a platform where the whole world’s knowledge is gathered and it is accessible for everyone.
12. Larry Page (American Business Entrepreneur)
Net worth: 48.8 billion USD
- Name: Lawrence Edward Page
- Date of birth: 26 March 1973
- Country of origin: United States of America
- Age: 45 years
- Source of wealth: Google
Larry Page is one of the richest person in the world. Larry Page is a co-founder of Google and currently, he is a Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet. Under his supervision, the Alphabet is trying hard to make noticeable advancement in various industries. Page enrolled himself in Ph.D. program at Stanford University where he explores the mathematical equations of World Wide Web. He also did research on telepresence and Autonomous at that time.
11. Michael Bloomberg (American Businessman)
Net worth: 50 Billion USD
- Name: Michael Rubens Bloomberg
- Date of birth: 14 February 1942
- Country of origin: United States of America
- Age: 76 years
- Source of wealth: Bloomberg LP
Michael Bloomberg is an American businessman. This multi-talented man is also known as an engineer, author, and politician. The Bloomberg LP is founded by him and it is known worldwide for its financial services. Mass media and Software Company also comes under his name.
Michael is also known for Bloomberg terminal (software system used for providing financial data) which is used by global financial industries. Michael’s name is also in The Giving Pledge where the billionaire’s charity at least half of their wealth.
10. Larry Ellison (American Businessman)
Net worth: 58.5 billion USD
- Name: Lawrence Joseph Ellison
- Date of birth: 17 August 1944
- Origin of birth: United States of America)
- Age: 74 years
- Source of wealth: Oracle
Larry Ellison is a co-founder of Oracle Corporation his designations in the corporation also includes Chief technology officer and Executive chairman. Oracle is a data-base server for low & mid -range systems. Oracle is competing with Sybase and Microsoft SQL server. 1% of Larry’s wealth has been given to the charity and has signed The Giving Pledged. Larry is a certified pilot and 2 fighter jets is also owned by him.
9. David koch (American Businessman)
Net worth: 60 billion USD
- Name: David Hamilton Koch
- Date of birth: 3 May 1940
- Origin of birth: United States of America
- Age: 78 years
- Source of wealth: Koch industries
David Koch is an American businessman. He is also a chemical engineer and also active in politics. He joined his family business the Koch industries and was a co-owner with his brother Charles Koch. Recently he got retirement due to health issues, till then he served as an Executive vice president. On his retirement, he got the title Director of Emeritus.
8. Charles Koch (American Businessman)
Net worth: 60 billion USD
- Name: Charles de Ganahi Koch
- Date of birth: 1 November 1935
- Country of origin: United States of America
- Age: 82 years
- Source of wealth: Koch Industries
Charles is an elder brother of David Koch. They both inherited their father’s business and running and spreading it successfully. He is the CEO of Koch industries for the past 30 years. 42% of conglomerate is shared by both partners. Initially, their industry was known for the oil refining and chemicals but know many other things are also added. Many well-known brands are also included in their business such as Stain master (carpet), Lycra, quilted northern, etc.
7. Carlos Slim Helu (Mexican Business Entrepreneur)
Net worth: 67.1 billion
- Name: Carlos Slim Helu
- Date of birth: 28 January 1940
- Country of origin:
- Age: 78 years
- Source of wealth: Telecom
Carlos had studied engineering but he was a born businessman. He learned all the business techniques from his father. At the tender age of 12, he purchased the first stock of his life. His source of earnings billions includes education, health care, transportation, media, real state, sports, and financial services, etc. The Forbes magazine ranked him as the world’s richest person from 2010 till 2013.
6. Amancio Ortega (Spanish Businessman)
Net worth: 70 billion USD
- Name: Amancio Ortega Gaona
- Date of birth: 28 March 1936
- Country of origin: Spain
- Age: 82 years
- Source of wealth: Zara
Amancio Ortega is a Spanish business magnet. The Inditix Fashion Group is founded by him and he is also a former president there. Zara clothing and accessories retail shops are globally well known for their best quality clothing products. This brand has made Amanico the richest retailer of the world and second wealthiest person in Europe.
5. Mark Zukerberg (American Technology Entrepreneur)
Net worth: 71 billion USD
- Name: Mark Elliot Zukerberg
- Date of birth: 14 May 1984
- Country of origin: United States of America
- Age: 34 years
- Source of wealth: Facebook
Everyone in the world is connected virtually with each other and facebook plays a great role in this connection. Mark Zukerberg is a founder of facebook and he is equally popular globally among the youth. He founded this social networking website in 2004 along his roommates in 2004. Facebook grabbed the popularity among the people very rapidly and made Mark one of the most influenced and richest person of the world.
4. Bernard Arnault (French Businessman)
Net worth: 80.3 billion USD
- Name: Bernard Jean Etienne Arnault
- Date of birth: 5 March 1949
- Country of origin: France
- Age: 69 years
- Source of wealth: LVMH
Benard is a founder and CEO of world’s biggest luxury goods company LVMH. This company has made Benard the richest person of France. He is also an art collector and his collection includes many masterpieces of globally renowned artists such as Picasso, Yves Kline etc
3. Warren Buffet (American Businessman)
Net worth: 82.6 billion USD
- Name: Warren Edward Buffet
- Date of birth: 30 August 1930
- Country of Origin: United States of America
- Age: 87 years
- Source of wealth: Berkshire Hathaway
Warren is a huge business tycoon of America. He is a founder and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway. Warren is known as the most successful investor of the world. His current net worth has made him the third richest person of the world. Warren is the chairman of Berkshire for the past 40 years and he also has the largest share chunk in Berkshire Hathaway.
2. Bill Gates (American Businessman)
Net worth: 98 billion USD
- Name: William Henry Gates lll
- Date of birth: 28 October 1955
- Country of origin: United States of America
- Age: 62
- Source of wealth: Microsoft
William Henry Gates is known world widely as Bill gates. He is a founder of Microsoft. The software which is being used from many years and still it is the most using software of the world. The reason behind is this software has the most user friendly software. Gates is also a humanitarian and he keep involve his self in charity works. For Bill Microsoft is now a part-time work and his full time job is Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation.
1. Jeff Bezos (American Businessman)
Net worth: 145 billion USD
- Name: Jeffery Preston Jorgensen
- Date of birth: 12 January 1964
- Country of origin: United States of America
- Age: 58 years
- Source of wealth: Amazon
In 2019 Jeff Bezos became the world richest person. Jeff Bezos in an American businessman. He used technology in correct way that made him the richest person in the world.
Amazon the biggest online retailing website is founded by him. Amazon was founded in late 1994, in starting the company was an online book store. After some time it expended to many products and services. Amazon is providing best quality products worldwide and satisfying the consumers globally.
Summary
Here is a recap of the top 30 richest people in the world in 2019:
- Jeff Bezos
- Bill Gates
- Warren Buffet
- Bernard Arnault
- Mark Zukerberg
- Amancio Ortega
- Carlos Slim Helu
- Charles Koch
- David koch
- Larry Ellison
- Michael Bloomberg
- Larry Page
- Sergey Brin
- Jim Walton
- Robson Walton
- Alice Walton
- Ma Huateng
- Francoise Bettencourt Meyers
- Mukesh Ambani
- Jack Ma
- Sheldon Adelson
- Steve Ballmer
- Li Ka-Shing
- Hui Ka Yan
- Lee Shao Kee
- Wang Jianlin
- Beate Heister & Karl Albrecht Jr.
- Phil Knight
- Jorge Paulo Lemann
- François Penult
