Elon Musk closer to trillionaire status; Who else made the top 10 richest people list?

Could Elon Musk become the first trillionaire in history as his wealth surges past $437 billion? Discover the latest rankings of the top ten richest individuals in the world and how fortunes shifted dramatically in October 2025.

New Delhi: October 2025 proved dramatic for the world’s wealthiest individuals, with several billionaires experiencing major changes in their fortunes. Leading the pack, Elon Musk remains the richest person globally with an estimated $437 billion. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO briefly crossed the $500 billion mark earlier in the month, a historic achievement.

Musk’s wealth surge is also tied to Tesla shareholders approving a $1 trillion compensation package, directly linking his earnings to company performance and market growth. Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm emphasized that Musk’s leadership is critical to the company’s future. Analysts predict that this deal could potentially make Musk the first trillionaire within the next decade.

Big Winners and Losers in October

While Musk’s net worth rose, others in the billionaire list experienced mixed fortunes. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced the largest decline, losing $29 billion in October, pushing him down two ranks. Jeff Bezos gained $22 billion thanks to strong performance in Amazon and Blue Origin. Larry Page and Sergey Brin saw significant growth with their tech investments, while Warren Buffett fell out of the top 10, replaced by Michael Dell.

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Top 10 Richest People in the World (November 2025)

• Elon Musk – $437 Billion
• CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI. Musk briefly crossed $500 billion and is now on track to become the first trillionaire.
• Larry Ellison – $320 Billion
• Co-founder of Oracle. His wealth fell by $22 billion this month amid market fluctuations.
• Jeff Bezos – $254 Billion
• Amazon and Blue Origin founder. Gained $22 billion, returning to third place.
• Larry Page – $232 Billion
• Google co-founder. Fortune rose $30 billion through tech and AI investments.
• Mark Zuckerberg – $223 Billion
• Meta CEO. Lost $29 billion in October as Meta stock dipped.
• Sergey Brin – $215 Billion
• Google co-founder. Grew $28 billion through his work on Gemini AI.
• Bernard Arnault – $183 Billion
• French LVMH mogul. Added $23 billion from luxury goods empire.
• Jensen Huang – $176 Billion
• Nvidia CEO. Fortune increased $14 billion after Nvidia reached $5 trillion market value.
• Steve Ballmer – $156 Billion
• Former Microsoft CEO and Los Angeles Clippers owner. Retains a significant stake in Microsoft.
• Michael Dell – $155 Billion
• Founder of Dell Technologies. Reentered top 10 due to surging shares of Dell and Broadcom.

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Tech and Innovation Drive Wealth

The 2025 billionaire rankings highlight the dominance of technology in wealth creation. AI, cloud computing, and space exploration continue to reshape the global financial landscape, creating massive fortunes faster than ever before. With Elon Musk leading the charge, the next decade may witness a historic milestone in personal wealth, cementing his place in history as possibly the world’s first trillionaire.