Carlos Slim's net worth is estimated at US$53.5 billion! Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft Corp holds the second spot with US$53 billion and Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, third spot with US$47 billion.
Top 10 richest people in the world (Source: Forbes)
Other interesting facts
- There are 1011 billionaires in the world this year, up from 793 last year.
- Asia's richest person is Mukesh Ambani from India, ranked 4th
- Brazil's Eike Batista had the biggest increase in net worth from US$7.5bn to US$27bn
- Richest woman on list is Christy Walton (Walmart) at #12
The Forbes rankings are based on information including stakes in publicly traded and privately held companies; real estate holdings; and investments in items such as art, gems and yachts; and compiled as of the close of U.S. markets on Feb. 12.
Related links
The World's Billionaires - Forbes
Slim Overtakes Gates, Buffett to Become Forbes Richest Person - BusinessWeek
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these guys are so successful...what do i got to do to get on such a prestigious list??
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you understand that it says carlos slim is the richest man with 53.5 million lol typo
ReplyDeleteThanks anon. Fixed!
ReplyDeleteto be the richest man of the world is great,but i wonder if it's all.
ReplyDeleteONE DAY I WILL ALSO BE IN THIS LIST OF BILLIONAIRES..........AND IM MOHD.FAISAL
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