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Forbes presents the 2025 World's Billionaires List. View the richest people in the world and learn their net worth, age, country of residence, source of wealth and more.

Apr 1, 2025 · "Professor Billionaire" David Cheriton, who is professor emeritus at Stanford University, made his fortune thanks to an early investment in Google. 164.

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Apr 1, 2025 · The billionaire bonanza extends beyond the U.S., however. A record 3,028 people around the globe make Forbes ’ annual World’s Billionaires list this year, 247 more than last year.

Apr 1, 2025 · These billionaire rookies, including a pioneer of heartland rock, a stand-up comedy legend and The Terminator, are collectively worth nearly $680 billion, or $2.4 billion on average.

Apr 2, 2025 · In 2022, James became the first active basketball player to become a billionaire, having earned more than $900 million (pretax) from endorsements and business ventures.

1 day ago · Wynn once accidentally put his elbow through Picasso's masterpiece "Le Reve" just before he was to sell it to hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen for $139 million.

Apr 17, 2025 · Lucy Guo, the 30-year-old cofounder of Scale AI, has become the youngest self-made woman billionaire by holding onto her stake long after leaving the company.

Apr 30, 2025 · In contrast, 10 states have just one billionaire: Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Vermont.