Amazon owner Jeff Bezos has become a famous face on the Forbes list of the richest people in the world. This is the fourth year that he has received top honors, following a successful year in his distribution and retail business. Jeff Bezos' total assets now stand at $ 177 billion, up $ 64 billion from a year ago, as a result of the surge in Amazon stock.
Net worth : $ 177 billion.
Source of money: Amazon
2. Elon Musk
The head of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has achieved the largest growth in dollar terms this year, finishing in second place. Musk is now worth a whopping $ 151 billion, up $ 126.4 billion from a year ago, when he was 31st and valued at $ 24.6 billion, thanks to a 705 percent increase in Tesla share
Net worth : 151 billion US dollars.
Source of money: Tesla and SpaceX.
3.Bernard Arnault
French luxury goods mogul Bernard Arnault has managed to stay in his place in third place, but that doesn't justify his year. Arnault increased his fortune from $ 76 billion to $ 150 billion thanks to an 86 percent increase in LVMH, owner of brands such as Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, and cosmetics retailer Sepora.
Net worth : $ 150 billion.
Source of money: luxury goods.
4. Bill Gates
The richest man in the world, Bill Gates, also had a good year. Microsoft, the co-founder of Microsoft, is ranked fourth at $ 124 billion, thanks to strong shares in Canadian national railways and tractor maker Deere & Co.
Net worth : USD 124 Billion
Source of money: Microsoft
5. Mark Zuckerberg
The top five included Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, estimated at $ 97 billion. Tech entrepreneurs may have been criticized lately, but that hasn't stopped them from increasing their net worth by $ 42.3 billion. After a big year for Facebook, there was a huge jump with the company's stock surging 80% as people from all over the world used their social media platforms to stay connected.
Net worth : USD 97 billion
Source of money: Facebook\
6 . Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett may be the richest number six in the world, around $ 96 billion, but by 2021 it will be the first year since 1993 that investors appreciate that Berkshire Hathaway did not earn the top five. The expert legend and investment legend known as Oracle of Okama increased its total assets to .5 28.5 billion.
Net worth : US $ 96 billion
Source of money: Berkshire Hathaway.