Mark Zuckerberg Enters Top 3 Billionaires in Hurun Global Rich List 2025

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has entered the top three of the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, marking a significant milestone in his wealth accumulation. The 40-year-old billionaire saw his net worth surge 53% to $242 billion, driven primarily by Meta’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology investments.

Zuckerberg’s Rise in Wealth

Zuckerberg’s fortune grew by $84 billion in the past year, making him the second-largest gainer globally, behind Elon Musk, who added $189 billion to his wealth.

Rupert Hoogewerf, chairman and chief researcher at Hurun Report, commented on the entertainment and tech industry’s role in wealth growth, saying, “For entertainment, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, Zhang Yiming of ByteDance, and Pony Ma of Tencent had a good year.”

Top 10 Billionaires in the Hurun Global Rich List 2025

1. Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX) – $420 billion
   • Retained his spot as the world’s richest person for the fourth time in five years.
2. Jeff Bezos (Amazon) – $266 billion
   • Benefited from Amazon’s AI-driven stock surge.
3. Mark Zuckerberg (Meta) – $242 billion
   • Entered the top three for the first time.
4. Larry Ellison (Oracle) – $203 billion
   • Gained $59 billion over the year.
5. Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathaway) – $167 billion
   • Maintained his top-five position at age 94.
6. Larry Page (Google/Alphabet) – $164 billion
   • Climbed three spots after a 33% rise in Alphabet’s stock.
7. Bernard Arnault (LVMH) – $157 billion
   • Dropped to seventh place after losing $18 billion due to declining luxury demand.
8. Steve Ballmer (Microsoft) – $156 billion
   • Registered a 10% increase in wealth.
9. Sergey Brin (Google/Alphabet) – $148 billion
   • Gained 30%, moving up two spots.
10. Bill Gates (Microsoft) – $143 billion

• Maintained his place in the top 10.

A Growing Billionaire Club

The Hurun Global Rich List 2025 analyzed 3,442 billionaires from 2,524 companies across 71 countries. The total number of billionaires saw a 5% increase compared to last year, reflecting continued economic growth in the AI and tech sectors.

Zuckerberg’s meteoric rise highlights the power of AI investments in shaping the wealth of the world’s richest individuals.

Sources By Agencies