Global Rich List: Who Holds the Top Spot in the Financial Rankings

MEVictim · 2026-01-12T20:03:33+00:00

The latest list of the world's wealthiest individuals reveals Elon Musk at the top with $638 billion, followed by Facebook's creator at $229 billion. The rankings highlight how technology and innovation shape modern billionaires' fortunes.

MEVictim

2026-01-12 20:03:33

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The latest list of the wealthiest people on the planet has been published, and the results did not surprise experts. According to World of Statistics, Tesla and SpaceX CEO continues to dominate the ranking with a net worth of $638 billion, solidifying his position as the richest person in the world.

In sixth place on the list is Facebook founder with a net worth of $229 billion. His position remains stable despite fluctuations in the social network’s stock price.

Notably, Microsoft co-founder took 16th place with a net worth of $117 billion. Meanwhile, a well-known Indian industrialist and entrepreneur ranked 18th on the list of global financial leaders.

Such rankings demonstrate how the technology sector and innovative projects shape the fortunes of modern billionaires. Leading positions are still controlled by those who participated in building the digital economy.

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