Global Billionaires' Wealth Hits Record High in 2025

AI-Driven Wealth Surge

The total wealth of the world's top 10 richest individuals has reached an unprecedented level by the end of 2025, primarily driven by the explosive growth in the artificial intelligence sector ¹

. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, their combined net worth increased by US$ 579 billion (approximately Rp 9,669 trillion) throughout 2025, surpassing the market capitalization of tech giant Amazon ¹

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https://sosok.kontan.co.id/news/10-orang-terkaya-dunia-pecahkan-rekor-di-akhir-2025-elon-musk-tetap-nomor-1-1

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Elon Musk Maintains Top Position

Elon Musk continued to hold the position of the world's richest person, with his net worth reaching US$ 726 billion (around Rp 12,125 trillion) by the end of 2025 ²

. This valuation not only solidifies his lead but also exceeds the economic value of several countries and major global corporations. Musk has been leading the list since May 2024 after surpassing LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault ²

Source 2

https://internasional.kontan.co.id/news/kekayaan-elon-musk-tembus-us-726-miliar-lampaui-ekonomi-belgia-hingga-nilai-oracle

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The Wealth Landscape of Top Billionaires

The top 5 richest individuals following Musk are:

1. Larry Page - Net worth: US$ 256.9 billion
2. Larry Ellison - Net worth: US$ 245 billion
3. Jeff Bezos - Net worth: US$ 242.2 billion
4. Sergey Brin - Net worth: US$ 237.1 billion

These figures highlight the significant wealth concentration among tech industry leaders, particularly those involved in AI and other emerging technologies.

Implications of the Wealth Surge

The substantial increase in billionaires' wealth reflects the rapid growth and market confidence in the tech sector, particularly AI. This trend indicates a continuing shift towards technology-driven economic growth, with potential implications for global economic distribution and market dynamics.