Forbes Billionaire List 2025: Over 3,000 Billionaires Globally, 205 In India; Check Who Made It To The Top

The Forbes Billionaire List 2025 has been released, and it has broken all records. This year the number of billionaires in the world has been reported to reach a whopping 3,028 worldwide, which is the very first time the global billionaire count has crossed the 3,000 mark. If we take the collective wealth of other ultra-rich individuals, it would come to a combined net worth of USD 16.1 trillion. Here are the top individuals who made it to the Forbes billionaire list 2025.

Top 5 Billionaires in the World 2025

1. Elon Musk

Topping the list this year is Elon Musk, with an estimated net worth of USD 342 billion. Musk's fortune surged by USD 147 billion thanks to a blockbuster year for SpaceX and his AI firm xAI, which recently merged with social media giant X. Despite Tesla facing protests and stock market fluctuations, its valuation remains higher than last year, helping Musk reclaim the No. 1 position.

2. Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is now the second-richest person in the world, surpassing Jeff Bezos for the first time. His fortune is valued at USD 216 billion and has been fuelled by Meta's aggressive push into artificial intelligence and the metaverse. Despite facing regulatory scrutiny, Meta's stock has soared, helping Zuckerberg solidify his position among the tech elite.

3. Jeff Bezos

Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos holds the third position with a net worth of USD 215 billion. Since Amazon is a global e-commerce leader, its cloud computing arm, AWS, continues to be profitable, generating more wealth for Bezos.

4. Larry Ellison

Oracle chairman Larry Ellison ranks fourth with a fortune of USD 192 billion. The 80-year-old businessman's wealth has surged due to Oracle's strong AI and cloud computing advancements and investments in healthcare and cybersecurity.

5. Bernard Arnault & Family

French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the mastermind behind LVMH, has slipped to fifth place with a net worth of $178 billion. He already has built his status as the world's richest person in luxury goods. However, brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Moët & Chandon continue to dominate the luxury market.

Top Indian Billionaires on Forbes 2025 List

India remains home to 205 billionaires, the third-largest billionaire hub after the U.S. and China. The United States dominates the billionaire rankings with 902 billionaires, followed by China 516 billionaires and India with 205.

1. Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, continues to be India's richest person with a net worth of USD 92.5 billion. He is placed 18th in the Forbes billionaire list.

2. Gautam Adani

Despite facing a turbulent year, Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group, holds the 28th spot globally with a fortune of USD 56.3 billion. His company, Adani Power, Adani Ports, and Adani Green Energy, has seen a recovery after facing regulatory and financial challenges.

3. Savitri Jindal & Family

As India's richest woman, Savitri Jindal leads the Jindal Group, a major player in steel, power, cement, and infrastructure. Her net worth of $35.5 billion places her 48th on the global list.

4. Shiv Nadar

HCL Technologies co-founder Shiv Nadar remains one of India's most influential tech entrepreneurs. With a net worth of $34.5 billion, he ranks 51st globally.