NEW YORK – American business magazine Forbes has released its 32nd annual ranking of the world’s billionaires.
The magazine lists more than 2,200 billionaires around the world who hold a combined net worth of $9.1 trillion, up 18% from a year ago. Interestingly, no Saudi Arabians made the Forbes Billionaires list this year.
Top 5 billionaires of 2018
Jeff Bezos
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is the richest person on the planet and the first centi-billionaire in our annual ranking. Shares of his e-commerce giant Amazon rose 59% in 12 months, helping boost his fortune by $39.2 billion.
Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates dropped one spot from last year to No. 2, with $90 billion.
Warren Buffett
American business magnate and investor Warren Buffett stands at the third spot on the list with $84 billion.
Bernard Arnault and family
On number four Chairman and CEO of luxury goods company LVMH, Bernard Arnault, and his family, with $72 billion.
Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook’s co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is on number five, with an estimated $71 billion.
