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)
South Africa's mining magnate, Patrice Motsepe, and Johann Rupert & family are tied at #421 with a net worth of US$2.3 billion each.
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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