TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Ending the year on the right note, the richest persons in the world established absolute domination that only a few can replicate. Despite economic volatility, Elon Musk and several other wealthy individuals remain at the forefront of the global landscape, controlling a significant amount of valuable resources. From ruling economic outposts and political affairs to issuing philanthropy causes, they are the cornerstones of power themselves.
Whether you are a seasoned investor or a curious mind, understanding their leverage goes beyond entertainment. To gain better knowledge about them, here are some takeaway insights from Forbes' billionaire list.
10 Richest Persons in the World
1. Elon Musk - US$508 Billion
After a significant turbulence of net worth, Elon Musk is officially the richest person in the world, as of December 2025. This year alone, the CEO of SpaceX experienced multiple minor declines in his company’s share prices. Even so, his position remains unshaken, surpassing many reigning conglomerates, led by the hefty investments across the tech industry.
2. Larry Page - US$253 Billion
As the co-founder of the world’s top internet search engine, Google, it’s not surprising for Larry Page to sit high on the rankings. Together with Sergey Brin, Page generated an internet revolution that now accounts for over 92 percent of global search requests. Today, his wealth benefited from nearly a 9 percent rise in Alphabet’s shares.
3. Larry Ellison - US$235.3 Billion
Though it has been a decade since his reign as the CEO of Oracle, Ellison’s business ventures have never experienced a lag. His fortune of more than 235 billion anchored the giant investor, making him the third-richest person in the world. He now owns a 40 percent stake in Oracle, and Tesla's assets are valued at US$19 billion, with a vast number of thriving companies. Larry Ellison is a legendary figure among other philanthropists.
4. Jeff Bezos - US$235.1 Billion
As the brilliant force behind Amazon, he transformed the way the world shops, leaving an indelible mark on the e-commerce industry and reshaping retail as we know it. Jeff Bezos is the second person after Bill Gates, to amass a net worth of more than US$100 billion. He is a raging investor who helms Amazon, Blue Origin, and The Washington Post.
5. Sergey Brin - US$233 Billion
Mirroring Page’s gains, Larry Page’s remarkable Google teammate, Sergey Brin, boasts a staggering net worth of US$233 billion. In addition to serving as a board member and controlling shareholder of Alphabet, Brin is also a key contributor to the release of the Gemini AI model. For the past years, the Russia-born has also been committed to providing financial aid for a high-tech airship project, the LTA Research.
6. Mark Zuckerberg - US$222 Billion
To be included on the billionaire list of the richest persons in the world, Mark Zuckerberg has won a giant jackpot with his college project. What began as a simple platform for students to match names with photos of classmates has evolved into the tech giant now known as Meta Platforms. As Forbes highlights, Meta recently reported earnings of US$7.14 per share on US$47.5 billion in revenue, with shares rising 11 percent in a single day.
7. Bernard Arnault & Family - US$189 Billion
Arnault’s success in building a portfolio of around 70 top-tier fashion and cosmetic brands traces back to his US$15 million purchase of Christian Dior. Following the groundbreaking acquisition, Bernard Arnault’s remarkable legacy continues to flourish through his family. It boasts an extraordinary portfolio of 75 prestigious fashion and beauty brands, including legendary names such as Louis Vuitton, Sephora, and Tiffany & Co. These legendary conglomerates are famed among the most powerful families in the world.
8. Jensen Huang - US$153 Billion
By the end of 2025, Jensen Huang will be among the richest persons in the world, thanks to the explosive rise of Nvidia. Under Huang’s visionary leadership as CEO, the graphic chip powerhouse has become the gold standard in both gaming and artificial intelligence. Impressively, he also donated US$30 million to Stanford University for an engineering center and US$50 million to Oregon State University to establish a research center carrying his name.
9. Warren Buffett - US$149 Billion
Warren Buffett’s net worth of US$149 billion makes his stay on the ranking effortless. During his endeavors, the ultra-rich philanthropist transformed a struggling New England textile company into the multitrillion-dollar enterprise we now know as Berkshire Hathaway. Thanks to his strategic approach, Berkshire Hathaway continues to own dozens of global companies, including the insurance giant GEICO, and holds major equity stakes in Apple Inc., Coca-Cola Co., and Bank of America.
10. Steve Ballmer - US$145 Billion
Rounding out the list, Steve Ballmer’s rise in the career ladder was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Joining Microsoft in 1980, Ballmer ascended to become the CEO through organic growth. In 2014, Ballmer also turned heads in the sports world with his headline-grabbing US$2 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Ultimately, the race to be the richest persons in the world is less about static numbers than it is about influence, timing, and the ability to shape industries at scale. As markets evolve and fortunes shift, these titans remain a telling barometer of where global power, capital, and ambition are headed next.
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