The 10 richest people in the world today – 15 August
Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT!
Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT!
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The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people.
South African-born Elon Musk is the new richest person in the world, having recently surpassed France’s Bernard Arnault.
They are followed by United States’ Jeff Bezos, who rounds out the Top 3.
The rest of the Top 10, in order, are: Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, Warren Buffet, Larry Page, Steve Ballmer, Sergey Brin and Mark Zuckerberg
The figures are updated at the close of every trading day in New York.
BELOW ARE THE TOP 10 RICHEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
Correct as of 15 August 2023
| Rank | Name | Net worth |
| 1 | Elon Musk | $222 billion |
| 2 | Bernard Arnault | $189 billion |
| 3 | Jeff Bezos | $165 billion |
| 4 | Bill Gates | $130 billion |
| 5 | Larry Ellison | $129 billion |
| 6 | Warren Buffet | $120 billion |
| 7 | Larry Page | $119 billion |
| 8 | Steve Ballmer | $113 billion |
| 9 | Sergey Brin | $113 billion |
| 10 | Mark Zuckerberg | $111 billion |