The Real-Time Billionaires List 2024

The Real-Time Billionaires List is a ranking of the world’s richest people. Details about the calculations are provided in the net worth analysis on each billionaire’s profile page.

This list is continuously updated to reflect the latest stock prices and market fluctuations, providing a real-time snapshot of global wealth distribution. The rankings can shift rapidly due to changes in company valuations, stock market performance, and other economic factors.

Key Insights:

  • The collective net worth of these top 10 billionaires exceeds $1.7 trillion.
  • Technology sector dominates the list, with 7 out of 10 billionaires deriving their wealth from tech companies.
  • The youngest billionaire in the top 10 is Mark Zuckerberg at 40 years old, while Warren Buffett is the oldest at 93.
  • Geographically, 9 out of 10 billionaires are from the United States, with Bernard Arnault being the sole non-American in the top 10.

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Methodology

The Real-Time Billionaires List ranks the wealthiest individuals globally on a daily basis. We calculate their fortunes transparently, providing detailed explanations of how each billionaire’s wealth is determined.

The list is subject to regular updates influenced by market fluctuations, economic changes, and news updates. Net worth figures are refreshed daily or weekly, with the value of publicly traded company shares determined by the most recent closing prices. All valuations are converted to U.S. dollars using current exchange rates.

Learn more about our methodology here.