Forbes’ list of the world’s billionaires in 2024 showcases an array of individuals who have reached the pinnacle of financial success.
Here’s a look at the top 10 billionaires and the notable Nigerians who made the list, along with the industries that have produced the most billionaires.
Top 10 Billionaires:
Bernard Arnault & family – With a net worth of $233 billion, Arnault oversees the LVMH empire, which includes 75 fashion and cosmetics brands.
Elon Musk – The founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and several other companies, Musk has a net worth of $195 billion.
Jeff Bezos – The creator of Amazon, Bezos has amassed a fortune of $194 billion.
Mark Zuckerberg – At the helm of Facebook, Zuckerberg’s net worth stands at $177 billion.
Larry Ellison – As the co-founder of Oracle, Ellison has a net worth of $141 billion.
Warren Buffett – Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Buffett’s savvy investments have earned him $133 billion.
Bill Gates – The Microsoft co-founder has a net worth of $131.3 billion.
Larry Page – Co-founding Google has brought Page a fortune of $126 billion.
Steve Ballmer – The former CEO of Microsoft, Ballmer’s net worth is $124.5 billion.
Sergey Brin – Alongside Page, Brin co-founded Google and has a net worth of $121.1 billion.
Nigerians on the List:
Aliko Dangote – As Africa’s richest man, Dangote has a net worth of $13.4 billion emerging as number 144 on the world’s richest people list.
Mike Adenuga – With interests in telecom and oil, Adenuga’s fortune is $6.7 billion.
Abdulsamad Rabiu – The founder of BUA Group, Rabiu has a net worth of $5.2 billion.
Femi Otedola – Heading First Bank of Nigeria Holdings and Geregu Power, Otedola’s wealth is $1.7 billion.
The industries on the Forbes’ list that have produced the most billionaires in 2024 are:
Finance & Investments – With 372 billionaires, this industry accounts for 14% of the list.
Manufacturing – Home to 324 billionaires, representing 12% of the list.
Technology – Boasting 313 billionaires, also comprising 12% of the list.
Fashion & Retail – This industry has 266 billionaires, making up 10% of the list.
