As of October 2024, the top three richest people in the world are: 1. Elon Musk –

With a net worth of approximately $258.8 billion, Elon Musk tops the list. His wealth primarily comes from his roles as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. 2. Larry Ellison –

The founder of Oracle has a net worth of $206.7 billion, making him the second richest person. His fortune has seen a significant rise due to Oracle’s strong performance in the tech sector. 3. Mark Zuckerberg

The CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook) is third, with a net worth of $202.2 billion, benefiting from a rise in Meta’s stock.