The role of billionaires in society is significant. They have a significant role as transformation and development catalysts. Moreover, a lot of today's youth look to them as an inspiration source. For this reason, we have compiled a list of the world's Top 5 Richest People. We have provided you with all the information you might require about them. Thus, be sure to give them a look.

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List of Top 5 Richest People in World

1. Bernard Arnault & Family

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  • Age : 75
  • Residence : France
  • Co-Founder and CEO : LVMH
  • Net Worth : $231 Billion
  • Moelis & Company Ownership Stake: 48% ($216 billion total)
Overseeing the LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) conglomerate, which comprises 75 fashion and cosmetics businesses, including well-known names like Sephora and Louis Vuitton, is French business billionaire Bernard Arnault. Bernard Arnault is one of the richest persons in the world as of April 2023, with an estimated peak net worth of $240.7 billion for him and his family. Arnault's children are all employed by the LVMH group, which adds to the family's stature and power in the premium goods sector.

2. Elon Musk

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  • Age : 52
  • Residence : United States
  • Co-Founder and CEO : Tesla
  • Net Worth : $215 Billion
  • Tesla Ownership Stake: 13% ($83 billion total)
Elon Musk is an American business magnate and entrepreneur of South African descent, most known for his executive positions at Tesla, SpaceX, and X (previously Twitter). His co-founding of PayPal laid the groundwork for his financial success. Musk has pushed social media, space exploration, and electric car innovation. With an estimated net worth of $178 billion as of April 2024, he ranks Second in the richest persons in the world.

3. Jeff Bezos

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  • Age : 60
  • Residence : United States
  • Co-Founder and CEO : Amazon
  • Net Worth : $203 Billion
  • Amazon Ownership Stake: 10% ($166 billion total)
The Owner of Amazon, the biggest online retailer in the world, is an American businessman named Jeff Bezos. He was born in 1964 and started Amazon in 1994 as an online bookshop. Over time, the company expanded to include a wide range of goods and services. Bezos has a big impact on the Internet and e-commerce sectors. Through his business Blue Origin, he has also invested in space exploration. His projected net worth as of 2024 was is $203 Billions, placing him among the world's third richest Person.

4. Mark Zuckerberg

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  • Age : 39
  • Residence : United States
  • Co-Founder and CEO : Meta Platforms
  • Net Worth : $171 Billion
  • Meta Platform Ownership Stake: 13% ($136 billion total)
American internet entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg is the CEO and co-founder of Meta Platforms, the firm that created Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. While attending Harvard University in 2004, he founded Facebook, which went on to become the largest social networking platform with billions of members. Zuckerberg's leadership has had a big impact on social media and technology. With an estimated net worth of $172 billion as of April 2024, he is among the Fourth richest persons in the world. He is still a well-known person in philanthropy and technology.

5. Bill Gates

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  • Age : 68
  • Residence : United States
  • Co-Founder and CEO : Microsoft
  • Net Worth : $149 Billion
  • Meta Platform Ownership Stake: 4% ($26.8 billion total)
American software developer, philanthropist, and business tycoon Bill Gates is well recognized for helping to start Microsoft in 1975. His innovative computer programming contributed significantly to the rise in popularity of personal computers. Gates has become one of the richest persons in the world by spreading his wealth outside Microsoft into a variety of interests. His projected net worth as of April 2024 was $150 billion, placing him among the world's wealthiest people. Through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which prioritizes health, education, and eradicating poverty, he is also well-known for his charitable giving.

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