As 2020 ended, Jeff Bezos's wealth was estimated to be more than $185bn (£135bn), after he made tens of billions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Amazon boss even has plans to take the human race into space.
The BBC's James Wignall takes a look at a few things you need to know about the wealthiest person in the world.
4 January 2021
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Bezos, who had been the second-richest person on and off since 2016, is worth $203 billion. Tesla CEO Elon Musk sits at the top of the list, with a net worth of $251 billion.
Who is world's no. 1 richest man? ›
Top 10 Richest Persons In the World by September 2024
As of September 2024, Elon Musk, with a remarkable net worth of $247.2 billion, holds the title of the richest man in the world, followed by Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Bernard Arnault & Family.
Who's richer, Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos? ›
Jeff Bezos is back on top. The Amazon.com founder is once again the world's richest person, eclipsing Elon Musk and jumping atop the Bloomberg Billionaires Index for the first time since the fall of 2021. Bezos's net worth was $200 billion on Monday, according to Bloomberg.
Who is currently the richest person on Earth? ›
How did Jeff Bezos get his money? ›
How does Jeff Bezos make his money? Bezos's main source of wealth is his stake in Amazon, and as those shares continue to increase in value, so does his net worth, allowing him to sell shares from time to time to cover expenses.
Are there any trillionaires? ›
Not Yet, But We'll See One Soon. A trillion dollars is a phenomenal sum of money, equivalent to 1,000 billion dollars.
Who is the top 1 trillionaire in the world? ›
Employment Type. Tesla founder and social media 'X' Chief Executive Elon Musk is on the way to becoming the world's first trillionaire by 2027, Hindustan Times quoted an Informa Connect Academy report as saying, adding LTH has been growing at an average annual rate of 110%.
Who is the richest girl in the world? ›
Since 2021, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers has been listed as the world's wealthiest woman.
Which country has the most billionaires? ›
Who is the richest black person in the world? ›
Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa and the richest Black man in the world, with an estimated net worth of around $13.4 billion in 2024.
While the majority of those listed on Forbes' “Richest in 2024” list are men, 15 out of the 195 billionaires globally are, in fact, women. The Madams of money reside in places like France, India and here in the United States, with industries ranging from fashion and retail to technology.
Who was the richest man ever lived? ›
Wealth. Mansa Musa is renowned for his wealth and generosity. Online articles in the 21st century have claimed that Mansa Musa was the richest person of all time. Historians such as Hadrien Collet have argued that Musa's wealth is impossible to accurately calculate.
Who is the highest paid person in the world? ›
Key Takeaways. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is the richest person and the richest man in the world with a net worth of $239 billion. After Musk is Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.
What does Jeff Bezos make an hour? ›
Jeff Bezos' share of 2023 profits by company
| Per second | $985 |
|---|
| Per minute | $59,100 |
| Per hour | $3,546,000 |
| Per day | $85,104,000 |
| Per week | $595,728,000 |
Feb 22, 2024
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According to Bloomberg, his net worth increased by $9.28 billion over the last 12 months, which comes out to around $44.6 million per hour.
Who are the top 5 most richest person in the world? ›
2022
| No. | Name | Primary source(s) of wealth |
|---|
| 1 | Elon Musk | Tesla, SpaceX |
| 2 | Jeff Bezos | Amazon |
| 3 | Bernard Arnault & family | LVMH |
| 4 | Bill Gates | Microsoft |
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Which country has the most billionaires in the world? ›
Top 10 countries with the most billionaires, as of 2024:
| Rank | Country | No. of Billionaires |
|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 813 |
| 2 | China | 406 |
| 3 | India | 200 |
| 4 | Germany | 132 |
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