This year's compilation not only sees an increase in entries by 141, but also reports a significant wealth surge, with the top 20 billionaires alone adding USD 700 billion to their net worth.
Leading the global wealth parade is LVMH's Bernard Arnault, with an estimated wealth of USD 233 billion, dethroning Tesla's Elon Musk who now sits at USD 195 billion amid Tesla’s stock performance woes. Not far behind are other familiar tech and business magnates like Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, illustrating the continued dominance of the tech industry in the billionaire rankings.
Forbes' list this year also celebrates the inclusion of celebrities such as Fox News’ Rupert Murdoch, Jerry Jones, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, and notably Taylor Swift, who is recognized for amassing her fortune "solely from the songs she performs and tours."
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, the L'Oréal heiress, emerges as the wealthiest woman, positioned 15th with assets worth USD 99.5 billion.
Meanwhile, the list's Polish contingent is led by investor Michał Sołowow and includes personalities from diverse sectors, from retail chain Dino founder Tomasz Biernacki to Techland's Paweł Marchewka, marking his debut on the list.
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Source: Polskie Radio 24