The richest person in the world as of 2025 is Elon Musk. According to Forbes and multiple other sources, Musk's net worth is estimated to be around $433.9 billion, making him the wealthiest individual globally

. His wealth primarily comes from his stakes in Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures such as X (formerly Twitter), xAI, and The Boring Company

. Other notable billionaires following him include Jeff Bezos, with a net worth of approximately $239.4 billion, and Mark Zuckerberg, who holds around $211.8 billion

. However, none surpass Elon Musk's wealth in 2025. In summary:

• Elon Musk: ~$433.9 billion (Tesla, SpaceX, etc.)
• Jeff Bezos: ~$239.4 billion (Amazon)
• Mark Zuckerberg: ~$211.8 billion (Meta Platforms)

Elon Musk's wealth has been boosted significantly by SpaceX's valuation and Tesla's market performance, solidifying his position as the richest person in the world in 2025