The World's Richest Billionaires 2001-2021 | Forbes

It’s been a year like no other, and we aren’t talking about the pandemic. There were rapid-fire public offerings, surging cryptocurrencies and skyrocketing stock prices. The number of billionaires on Forbes’ 35th annual list of the world’s wealthiest exploded to an unprecedented 2,755--660 more than a year ago. Of those, a record high 493 were new to the list--roughly one every 17 hours, including 210 from China and Hong Kong. Another 250 who’d fallen off in the past came roaring back. A staggering 86% are richer than a year ago.

Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest for the fourth year running, worth $177 billion, while Elon Musk rocketed into the number two spot with $151 billion, as Tesla and Amazon shares surged.

Altogether these billionaires are worth $13.1 trillion, up from $8 trillion in 2020. The U.S. still has the most, with 724, followed by China (including Hong Kong and Macao) with 698. We used stock prices and exchange rates from March 5 to calculate net worths. See below for the full list of the world’s billionaires and our methodology.

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[juddotto]

When you watch the whole 3 min and your name doesn't come up once

[MAG_nan]

2:00 Jeff Bezos: Let me introduce myself
2:39 Elon Musk: Hold my pace

[abhiram]

I love how consistent is Warren Buffett in this list

[sanyukta]

The fact that warren is 90 and still consistent is just amazing.

[josephlugo]

Who else was waiting to see when and how Elon Musk slides in?

[anmol]

Jeff be like i am fastest
Elon: hold my beer 🔥🔥

[conrad.k]

This graph teaches us something A about life that no matter how hard you try with money. You can never stay on top for too long.

[inigojuancarlos]

Gates & Buffet always in the top tier. Their rise were also pretty gradual and very consistent, they are also very smart investors. These two will always remain in the top no matter what.

[nhlanhlamasango]

Who ever is seening will this will soon join the list too (wish you all the best)

[chriskedison]

2:39. Look at the entry of ELON MUSK.
That's how legends come.

[prakash_]

The Waltons' wealth oscillates with the frequency of a clock pendulum.

[charliedaren]

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[rex-racer]

_"I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love."_
--The Beatles (despite their eventual wealth)

[karenwambugu]

I'm I the only one jamming to the background song?

[iseeways]

I only watched this because I want to see Elon Musk in the list. 🥳

[santhoshkumar]

Anil ambani was the 6th richest person in the world once and now he's bankrupt 😲😲😲

[sweetnothingsemptypromises]

Jesus Christ, Elon Musk came outta nowhere

[CyberFareedah]

Well darn this was pretty cool to watch!! Sending great vibes to everyone on their journey to creating a MASSIVE impact in this world. Let's get it!! 🔥🔥🔥

[windwalkerfpv]

Looks like Elon is gonna rocket past Bezos!

[mutatedxsupriox]

In 2008 4 Indian in top 10 ...Lakshmi, Mukesh, anil and kushal..
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