Top 10 Richest People In The World 2024 Elections. Much of the gains come from the top 20, who added a combined $700 billion in wealth since 2023, and from the u.s., which now boasts a record 813 billionaires worth a combined $5.7 trillion. Their fortunes collectively rose by $30 billion during december—a much smaller.

Discover the top 10 richest people in the world today and how they built their fortune. Their fortunes collectively rose by $30 billion during december—a much smaller jump than the $115 billion rise during november.