10 billionaires who have earned the most so far in 2024

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This year has already set a record for the billionaire class, in terms of the number of billionaires and level of wealth. Billionaires have never been so rich.

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Forbes recently reported that not only are billionaires richer than ever, but there are also more billionaires than ever before. There are currently 2,781 in total, as of April 2. This number represents an increase of 141 compared to 2023 and is 26 more than the previous record set in 2021.

So how rich are billionaires these days? They are now worth $14.2 trillion in total. This figure represents an increase of $2 billion compared to 2023 and is $1.1 billion more than the previous record, which was also set in 2021.

Here are some additional billionaire statistics:

• Two-thirds of billionaires are worth more than they were a year ago. In contrast, only a quarter are poorer.

• The majority of billionaires’ financial gains over the past year come from the top 20 billionaires, who have added a combined $700 billion in wealth since 2023, as well as the U.S., which is now home to a record 813 billionaires with a combined worth of $5. .7 billion dollars.

• China is home to the second-largest population of billionaires as of 2024, with 473 (including Hong Kong) who are collectively worth $1.7 trillion.

• India is home to the third largest population of billionaires in 2024, reaching 200 (which is also a record).

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Top 10 billionaires in the world in 2024

Here are the most profitable billionaires so far in 2024, according to Forbes. All figures are accurate as of April 2024.

1. Bernard Arnault and family

1. Elon Musk

• Net worth: $195 billion

• Age: 52

• Country/Territory: United States

• Source of wealth: Tesla, SpaceX

• Automotive industry

1. Jeff Bezos

1. Mark Zuckerberg

1. Larry Ellison

1. Warren Buffett

• Net worth: $133 billion

• Age: 93

• Country/Territory: United States

• Source of wealth: Berkshire Hathaway

• Industry: Finance and investments.

1. bill Gates

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1. Steve Ballmer

1. Mukesh Ambani

1. Larry Page

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