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The 33 richest people on earth
33. The Persson family: Net Worth — £22.9 billion ($31.0 billion). Stefan Persson, chairman of H&M, owns a 29% stake in the company, which was founded by his father Erling.
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32. The Johnson family: Net Worth — £23 billion ($31.1 billion). The most famous of the Johnson heirs is Woody, the owner of the New York Jets who is currently serving as US ambassador to the UK.
![32. The Johnson family: Net Worth — £23 billion ($31.1 billion). The most famous of the Johnson heirs is Woody, the owner of the New York Jets who is currently serving as US ambassador to the UK.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174919,width-700,height-525,imgsize-476985/32-the-johnson-family-net-worth-23-billion-31-1-billion-the-most-famous-of-the-johnson-heirs-is-woody-the-owner-of-the-new-york-jets-who-is-currently-serving-as-us-ambassador-to-the-uk-.jpg)
31. Georg Schaeffler & Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler-Thumann: Net Worth — £23.4 billion ($31.7 billion). Georg and his mother Maria-Elisabeth own German automotive parts maker Schaeffler.
![31. Georg Schaeffler & Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler-Thumann: Net Worth — £23.4 billion ($31.7 billion). Georg and his mother Maria-Elisabeth own German automotive parts maker Schaeffler.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174918,width-700,height-525,imgsize-200306/31-georg-schaeffler-maria-elisabeth-schaeffler-thumann-net-worth-23-4-billion-31-7-billion-georg-and-his-mother-maria-elisabeth-own-german-automotive-parts-maker-schaeffler-.jpg)
30. The Pritzker family: Net Worth — £23.6 billion ($31.9 billion). There are 11 billionaire heirs in the Pritzker family, who are most well-known for owning the Hyatt hotel chain.
![30. The Pritzker family: Net Worth — £23.6 billion ($31.9 billion). There are 11 billionaire heirs in the Pritzker family, who are most well-known for owning the Hyatt hotel chain.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174917,width-700,height-525,imgsize-960983/30-the-pritzker-family-net-worth-23-6-billion-31-9-billion-there-are-11-billionaire-heirs-in-the-pritzker-family-who-are-most-well-known-for-owning-the-hyatt-hotel-chain-.jpg)
29. Lord (David) Thomson of Fleet and family: Net Worth — £24.5 billion ($33.2 billion). Thomson and his family control a media and publishing empire. He is the chairman of Thomson Reuters.
![29. Lord (David) Thomson of Fleet and family: Net Worth — £24.5 billion ($33.2 billion). Thomson and his family control a media and publishing empire. He is the chairman of Thomson Reuters.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174916,width-700,height-525,imgsize-409001/29-lord-david-thomson-of-fleet-and-family-net-worth-24-5-billion-33-2-billion-thomson-and-his-family-control-a-media-and-publishing-empire-he-is-the-chairman-of-thomson-reuters-.jpg)
28. R Budi & Michael Hartono: Net Worth — £25.3 billion ($34.2 billion). The Hartono brothers inherited tobacco company Djarum from their father but now get a large chunk of their fortune from their investment in Bank Central Asia.
![28. R Budi & Michael Hartono: Net Worth — £25.3 billion ($34.2 billion).
The Hartono brothers inherited tobacco company Djarum from their father but now get a large chunk of their fortune from their investment in Bank Central Asia.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174915,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1046062/28-r-budi-michael-hartono-net-worth-25-3-billion-34-2-billion-the-hartono-brothers-inherited-tobacco-company-djarum-from-their-father-but-now-get-a-large-chunk-of-their-fortune-from-their-investment-in-bank-central-asia-.jpg)
27. Li Ka-shing: Net Worth — £25.9 billion ($35.0 billion). Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, recently announced his retirement from running CK Hutchison.
![27. Li Ka-shing: Net Worth — £25.9 billion ($35.0 billion). Hong Kong](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174912,width-700,height-525,imgsize-386667/27-li-ka-shing-net-worth-25-9-billion-35-0-billion-hong-kongs-richest-man-li-ka-shing-recently-announced-his-retirement-from-running-ck-hutchison-.jpg)
26. Gérard Mulliez and family: Net Worth — £26.4 billion ($35.7 billion). Mulliez is the founder of French retail group Auchan.
![26. Gérard Mulliez and family: Net Worth — £26.4 billion ($35.7 billion). Mulliez is the founder of French retail group Auchan.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174910,width-700,height-525,imgsize-413029/26-grard-mulliez-and-family-net-worth-26-4-billion-35-7-billion-mulliez-is-the-founder-of-french-retail-group-auchan-.jpg)
25. Axel Dumas & the Hermès family: Net Worth — £27.1 billion ($36.7 billion). Dumas is the CEO of French fashion house Hermès.
![25. Axel Dumas & the Hermès family: Net Worth — £27.1 billion ($36.7 billion). Dumas is the CEO of French fashion house Hermès.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174908,width-700,height-525,imgsize-393843/25-axel-dumas-the-herms-family-net-worth-27-1-billion-36-7-billion-dumas-is-the-ceo-of-french-fashion-house-herms-.jpg)
24. Steve Ballmer: Net Worth — £28.4 billion ($38.4 billion). Ballmer was the CEO of Microsoft from January 2000 to February 2014.
![24. Steve Ballmer: Net Worth — £28.4 billion ($38.4 billion). Ballmer was the CEO of Microsoft from January 2000 to February 2014.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174906,width-700,height-525,imgsize-409519/24-steve-ballmer-net-worth-28-4-billion-38-4-billion-ballmer-was-the-ceo-of-microsoft-from-january-2000-to-february-2014-.jpg)
23. Sheldon Adelson: Net Worth — £28.5 billion ($38.6 billion). Adelson is the founder and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, America's largest casino company.
![23. Sheldon Adelson: Net Worth — £28.5 billion ($38.6 billion). Adelson is the founder and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, America](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174904,width-700,height-525,imgsize-703622/23-sheldon-adelson-net-worth-28-5-billion-38-6-billion-adelson-is-the-founder-and-ceo-of-las-vegas-sands-americas-largest-casino-company-.jpg)
22. Jack Ma: Net Worth — £28.9 billion ($39.1 billion). The Chinese tech billionaire is the founder and executive chairman of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group.
![22. Jack Ma: Net Worth — £28.9 billion ($39.1 billion). The Chinese tech billionaire is the founder and executive chairman of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174903,width-700,height-525,imgsize-32970/22-jack-ma-net-worth-28-9-billion-39-1-billion-the-chinese-tech-billionaire-is-the-founder-and-executive-chairman-of-e-commerce-giant-alibaba-group-.jpg)
21. The Reimann family: Net Worth — £29 billion ($39.3 billion). The investment arm of Germany's wealthy Reimann family, JAB, owns brands like Krispy Kreme, Caribou Coffee, and Panera Bread.
![21. The Reimann family: Net Worth — £29 billion ($39.3 billion). The investment arm of Germany](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174902,width-700,height-525,imgsize-134265/21-the-reimann-family-net-worth-29-billion-39-3-billion-the-investment-arm-of-germanys-wealthy-reimann-family-jab-owns-brands-like-krispy-kreme-caribou-coffee-and-panera-bread-.jpg)
20. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers and family: Net Worth — £31.5 billion ($42.6 billion). Bettencourt is the richest woman in France since the death of her mother Liliane last year. She is the principal shareholder in L'Oréal, the world's biggest cosmetics company.
![20. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers and family: Net Worth — £31.5 billion ($42.6 billion). Bettencourt is the richest woman in France since the death of her mother Liliane last year. She is the principal shareholder in L](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174901,width-700,height-525,imgsize-603956/20-franoise-bettencourt-meyers-and-family-net-worth-31-5-billion-42-6-billion-bettencourt-is-the-richest-woman-in-france-since-the-death-of-her-mother-liliane-last-year-she-is-the-principal-shareholder-in-loral-the-worlds-biggest-cosmetics-company-.jpg)
19. Mukesh and Anil Ambani: Net Worth — £31.7 billion ($42.9 billion). Mukesh runs refining, petrochemicals, oil, gas and textiles at Reliance Industries, while Anil oversees telecommunications, asset management, entertainment and power generation.
![19. Mukesh and Anil Ambani: Net Worth — £31.7 billion ($42.9 billion). Mukesh runs refining, petrochemicals, oil, gas and textiles at Reliance Industries, while Anil oversees telecommunications, asset management, entertainment and power generation.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174900,width-700,height-525,imgsize-189350/19-mukesh-and-anil-ambani-net-worth-31-7-billion-42-9-billion-mukesh-runs-refining-petrochemicals-oil-gas-and-textiles-at-reliance-industries-while-anil-oversees-telecommunications-asset-management-entertainment-and-power-generation-.jpg)
18. Pony Ma Huateng: Net Worth — £33.6 billion ($45.5 billion). Ma, the richest man in China, is the founder, president, CEO, and executive board member of Tencent.
![18. Pony Ma Huateng: Net Worth — £33.6 billion ($45.5 billion). Ma, the richest man in China, is the founder, president, CEO, and executive board member of Tencent.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174898,width-700,height-525,imgsize-652583/18-pony-ma-huateng-net-worth-33-6-billion-45-5-billion-ma-the-richest-man-in-china-is-the-founder-president-ceo-and-executive-board-member-of-tencent-.jpg)
17. Susanne Klatten & Stefan Quandt: Net Worth — £34.1 billion ($46.2 billion). The daughter and son of the late Herbert Quandt own a combined stake in BMW of around 45%.
![17. Susanne Klatten & Stefan Quandt: Net Worth — £34.1 billion ($46.2 billion). The daughter and son of the late Herbert Quandt own a combined stake in BMW of around 45%.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174897,width-700,height-525,imgsize-188824/17-susanne-klatten-stefan-quandt-net-worth-34-1-billion-46-2-billion-the-daughter-and-son-of-the-late-herbert-quandt-own-a-combined-stake-in-bmw-of-around-45-.jpg)
16. Sergey Brin: Net Worth — £34.8 billion ($47.1 billion). The Russian American computer scientist co-founded tech giant Google.
![16. Sergey Brin: Net Worth — £34.8 billion ($47.1 billion). The Russian American computer scientist co-founded tech giant Google.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174896,width-700,height-525,imgsize-77540/16-sergey-brin-net-worth-34-8-billion-47-1-billion-the-russian-american-computer-scientist-co-founded-tech-giant-google-.jpg)
15. Larry Page: Net Worth — £35.2 billion ($47.6 billion). Page is the co-founder of Google.
![15. Larry Page: Net Worth — £35.2 billion ($47.6 billion). Page is the co-founder of Google.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174895,width-700,height-525,imgsize-166580/15-larry-page-net-worth-35-2-billion-47-6-billion-page-is-the-co-founder-of-google-.jpg)
14. The Kamprad family: Net Worth — £36.1 billion ($48.9 billion). The late Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad left behind three sons and an adopted daughter.
![14. The Kamprad family: Net Worth — £36.1 billion ($48.9 billion). The late Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad left behind three sons and an adopted daughter.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174894,width-700,height-525,imgsize-57104/14-the-kamprad-family-net-worth-36-1-billion-48-9-billion-the-late-ikea-founder-ingvar-kamprad-left-behind-three-sons-and-an-adopted-daughter-.jpg)
13. Michael Bloomberg: Net Worth — £37 billion ($50 billion). Michael is the founder, owner and CEO of the huge global financial services, mass media, and software company Bloomberg.
![13. Michael Bloomberg: Net Worth — £37 billion ($50 billion). Michael is the founder, owner and CEO of the huge global financial services, mass media, and software company Bloomberg.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174893,width-700,height-525,imgsize-666515/13-michael-bloomberg-net-worth-37-billion-50-billion-michael-is-the-founder-owner-and-ceo-of-the-huge-global-financial-services-mass-media-and-software-company-bloomberg-.jpg)
12. Karl & Theo Albrecht Jr & Beate Heister: Net Worth — £41 billion ($55.5 billion). Germany's Karl Albrecht founded the discount supermarket chain Aldi with his brother Theo.
![12. Karl & Theo Albrecht Jr & Beate Heister: Net Worth — £41 billion ($55.5 billion). Germany](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174890,width-700,height-525,imgsize-803583/12-karl-theo-albrecht-jr-beate-heister-net-worth-41-billion-55-5-billion-germanys-karl-albrecht-founded-the-discount-supermarket-chain-aldi-with-his-brother-theo-.jpg)
11. Larry Ellison: Net Worth — £43.3 billion ($58.6 billion). Ellison is the founder and chairman of the international giant Oracle.
![11. Larry Ellison: Net Worth — £43.3 billion ($58.6 billion). Ellison is the founder and chairman of the international giant Oracle.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174889,width-700,height-525,imgsize-472321/11-larry-ellison-net-worth-43-3-billion-58-6-billion-ellison-is-the-founder-and-chairman-of-the-international-giant-oracle-.jpg)
10. Carlos Slim Helu: Net Worth — £49.7 billion ($67.3 billion). Self-made billionaire and telecoms magnate Slim is also Mexico's richest man.
![10. Carlos Slim Helu: Net Worth — £49.7 billion ($67.3 billion). Self-made billionaire and telecoms magnate Slim is also Mexico](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174887,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1296730/10-carlos-slim-helu-net-worth-49-7-billion-67-3-billion-self-made-billionaire-and-telecoms-magnate-slim-is-also-mexicos-richest-man-.jpg)
9. Amancio Ortega: Net Worth — £51.9 billion ($70.3 billion). Ortega opened the first Zara store in 1975 and later incorporated the chain into holding company Inditex, of which he owns 59%.
![9. Amancio Ortega: Net Worth — £51.9 billion ($70.3 billion). Ortega opened the first Zara store in 1975 and later incorporated the chain into holding company Inditex, of which he owns 59%.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174886,width-700,height-525,imgsize-198972/9-amancio-ortega-net-worth-51-9-billion-70-3-billion-ortega-opened-the-first-zara-store-in-1975-and-later-incorporated-the-chain-into-holding-company-inditex-of-which-he-owns-59-.jpg)
8. The Mars family: Net Worth — £52.4 billion ($70.9 billion). The world's biggest confectioner, Mars, is still owned by descendants of Frank C. Mars, headed by Jacqueline (pictured below).
![8. The Mars family: Net Worth — £52.4 billion ($70.9 billion). The world](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174885,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1475420/8-the-mars-family-net-worth-52-4-billion-70-9-billion-the-worlds-biggest-confectioner-mars-is-still-owned-by-descendants-of-frank-c-mars-headed-by-jacqueline-pictured-below-.jpg)
7. Mark Zuckerberg: Net Worth — £52.6 billion ($71.2 billion). Zuckerberg is the chairman, CEO, and cofounder of social networking giant Facebook.
![7. Mark Zuckerberg: Net Worth — £52.6 billion ($71.2 billion). Zuckerberg is the chairman, CEO, and cofounder of social networking giant Facebook.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174884,width-700,height-525,imgsize-495674/7-mark-zuckerberg-net-worth-52-6-billion-71-2-billion-zuckerberg-is-the-chairman-ceo-and-cofounder-of-social-networking-giant-facebook-.jpg)
6. Bernard Arnault and family: Net Worth — £53.3 billion ($72.2 billion). Arnault is the Chairman and CEO of luxury goods company, LVMH.
![6. Bernard Arnault and family: Net Worth — £53.3 billion ($72.2 billion). Arnault is the Chairman and CEO of luxury goods company, LVMH.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174883,width-700,height-525,imgsize-158297/6-bernard-arnault-and-family-net-worth-53-3-billion-72-2-billion-arnault-is-the-chairman-and-ceo-of-luxury-goods-company-lvmh-.jpg)
5. Warren Buffett: Net Worth — £62.2 billion ($84.2 billion). Buffett is the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, in which he holds an 18% stake.
![5. Warren Buffett: Net Worth — £62.2 billion ($84.2 billion). Buffett is the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, in which he holds an 18% stake.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174881,width-700,height-525,imgsize-214172/5-warren-buffett-net-worth-62-2-billion-84-2-billion-buffett-is-the-chairman-of-berkshire-hathaway-in-which-he-holds-an-18-stake-.jpg)
4. Bill Gates: Net Worth — £66.7 billion ($90.3 billion). Gates made his fortune cofounding PC software company Microsoft.
![4. Bill Gates: Net Worth — £66.7 billion ($90.3 billion). Gates made his fortune cofounding PC software company Microsoft.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174879,width-700,height-525,imgsize-259403/4-bill-gates-net-worth-66-7-billion-90-3-billion-gates-made-his-fortune-cofounding-pc-software-company-microsoft-.jpg)
3. Jeff Bezos: Net Worth — £83 billion ($112.4 billion). Bezps is the founder, chairman, and CEO of online shopping retailer Amazon.
![3. Jeff Bezos: Net Worth — £83 billion ($112.4 billion). Bezps is the founder, chairman, and CEO of online shopping retailer Amazon.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174878,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1144945/3-jeff-bezos-net-worth-83-billion-112-4-billion-bezps-is-the-founder-chairman-and-ceo-of-online-shopping-retailer-amazon-.jpg)
2. Charles & David Koch: Net Worth — £88.9 billion ($120.3 billion). Charles is chairman and CEO of US firm Koch Industries, while David is vice president.
![2. Charles & David Koch: Net Worth — £88.9 billion ($120.3 billion). Charles is chairman and CEO of US firm Koch Industries, while David is vice president.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174877,width-700,height-525,imgsize-943223/2-charles-david-koch-net-worth-88-9-billion-120-3-billion-charles-is-chairman-and-ceo-of-us-firm-koch-industries-while-david-is-vice-president-.jpg)
1. The Walton family: Net worth — £128.9 billion ($174.5 billion). The American family are the founders of the world's largest retailer, Walmart.
![1. The Walton family: Net worth — £128.9 billion ($174.5 billion). The American family are the founders of the world](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-64174874,width-700,height-525,imgsize-967506/1-the-walton-family-net-worth-128-9-billion-174-5-billion-the-american-family-are-the-founders-of-the-worlds-largest-retailer-walmart-.jpg)
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