As the global wealth landscape continues to evolve, the world’s richest individuals have seen significant increases in their net worth during FY 2023-24. Here are the top five richest Americans who have not only amassed incredible fortunes but also significantly influenced various industries, from technology and finance to entertainment and retail. Their wealth reflects their business acumen, innovation, and impact on the global economy.
List of Richest Persons in America 2024
- Elon Musk
- Net Worth: USD 240 billion
- Profile:
- CEO of Tesla, Inc. and SpaceX
- Owner of X Corp (formerly Twitter), The Boring Company, xAI, Neuralink, and OpenAI
- Known for his revolutionary contributions to space travel, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence
- Jeff Bezos
- Net Worth: USD 200 billion
- Profile:
- Founder and Executive Chairman of Amazon
- Former President and CEO of Amazon
- Media owner and investor
- Known for transforming global e-commerce and cloud computing
- Larry Ellison
- Net Worth: USD 171 billion
- Profile:
- Co-founder of Oracle Corporation
- Former CEO of Oracle, now serving as Chief Technology Officer and Executive Chairman
- Owner of 98% of Lana’i, the sixth-largest Hawaiian island
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Net Worth: USD 163 billion
- Profile:
- Co-founder of Facebook and Meta Platforms
- Chairman, CEO, and controlling shareholder of Meta
- Instrumental in the rise of social media and virtual reality technologies
- Larry Page
- Net Worth: USD 140 billion
- Profile:
- Co-founder of Google alongside Sergey Brin
- Renowned for his contributions to search engine technology and internet services
