New richest man in the world
As of 2023, the richest man in the world is Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, with an estimated net worth of over $230 billion, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list.
Musk's net worth has surged in recent years due to the rapid growth of Tesla's stock price, which has increased by over 1,000% in the past five years. He has also made significant gains from his other ventures, including SpaceX, which has received billions of dollars in government contracts and has become a leading player in the private space industry.
Here are the top 5 richest people in the world, according to Forbes:
- Elon Musk - Net worth: $230 billion
- Jeff Bezos - Net worth: $190 billion
- Bernard Arnault - Net worth: $160 billion
- Bill Gates - Net worth: $150 billion
- Mark Zuckerberg - Net worth: $140 billion
It's worth noting that the ranking of the richest people in the world can fluctuate constantly due to various market and economic factors, so these numbers may change over time.