A provisional annual reference for people reported below $40 billion.
Values are retained as a dated provisional external reference during methodology and rights review. They are not presented as independently verified valuations.
Provisional annual records
3380
Reported total (provisional)
$14,561.5B
Countries
80
Highest reported reference
Alain Wertheimer
$39.4 Billion
Provisional external reference; independently governed valuation pending.
Source of wealth: Chanel
Alain Wertheimer is a prominent billionaire entrepreneur from France known for influence in the Fashion and Retail industry. Their wealth primarily comes from Chanel, and they are considered one of the wealthiest individuals in the world.
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| Provisional category position | Provisional global rank | Person | Reported amount | Country | Wealth source | Industry | Source | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | #149 | Michael HartonoAge 86 | $18.9BExternal annual reference | Indonesia | Banking, tobacco | Manufacturing | Forbes profile | |
| 102 | #150 | Nik StoronskyAge 41 | $18.8BExternal annual reference | UK | Fintech | Finance | Forbes profile | |
| 103 | #151 | Eric LiAge 62 | $18.7BExternal annual reference | China | Automobiles | Automotive | Forbes profile | |
| 103 | #151 | Zhong HuijuanAge 65 | $18.7BExternal annual reference | China | Pharmaceuticals | Healthcare | Forbes profile | |
| 105 | #153 | James RatcliffeAge 73 | $18.4BExternal annual reference | UK | Chemicals | Manufacturing | Forbes profile | |
| 105 | #153 | Torstein HagenAge 83 | $18.4BExternal annual reference | Norway | Cruises | Service | Forbes profile | |
| 105 | #153 | Wang Ning & familyAge 39 | $18.4BExternal annual reference | China | Toys | Media and Entertainment | Forbes profile | |
| 108 | #156 | Ludwig MerckleAge 61 | $18.3BExternal annual reference | Germany | Pharmaceuticals | Finance | Forbes profile | |
| 109 | #157 | Sarath RatanavadiAge 60 | $18.1BExternal annual reference | Thailand | Energy | Energy | Forbes profile | |
| 110 | #158 | Edwin ChenAge 38 | $18BExternal annual reference | USA | Artificial intelligence | Technology | Forbes profile | |
| 110 | #158 | Theo Albrecht, Jr. & familyAge 75 | $18BExternal annual reference | Germany | Aldi, Trader Joe's | Fashion and Retail | Forbes profile | |
| 112 | #160 | Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken & familyAge 71 | $17.9BExternal annual reference | Netherlands | Heineken | Food and Beverage | Forbes profile | |
| 112 | #160 | Eric SmidtAge 66 | $17.9BExternal annual reference | USA | Hardware stores | Fashion and Retail | Forbes profile | |
| 114 | #162 | John CollisonAge 35 | $17.5BExternal annual reference | Ireland | Payment software | Technology | Forbes profile | |
| 114 | #162 | Patrick CollisonAge 37 | $17.5BExternal annual reference | Ireland | Payment software | Technology | Forbes profile | |
| 116 | #164 | David SunAge 74 | $17.4BExternal annual reference | USA | Computer hardware | Technology | Forbes profile | |
| 116 | #164 | John TuAge 84 | $17.4BExternal annual reference | USA | Computer hardware | Technology | Forbes profile | |
| 118 | #166 | Brad JacobsAge 69 | $17.1BExternal annual reference | USA | Logistics | Logistics | Forbes profile | |
| 118 | #166 | Jan KoumAge 50 | $17.1BExternal annual reference | USA | Technology | Forbes profile | ||
| 118 | #166 | Zhou Qunfei & familyAge 56 | $17.1BExternal annual reference | Hong Kong | Smartphone screens | Technology | Forbes profile | |
| 121 | #169 | Lu XiangyangAge 63 | $17BExternal annual reference | China | Automobiles, batteries | Automotive | Forbes profile | |
| 121 | #169 | Stephen RossAge 85 | $17BExternal annual reference | USA | Real estate | Real Estate | Forbes profile | |
| 123 | #171 | Anders Holch PovlsenAge 53 | $16.9BExternal annual reference | Denmark | Fashion retail | Fashion and Retail | Forbes profile | |
| 123 | #171 | Arthur DantchikAge 68 | $16.9BExternal annual reference | USA | Trading, investments | Finance | Forbes profile | |
| 123 | #171 | Li Shuirong & familyAge 69 | $16.9BExternal annual reference | China | Petrochemicals | Manufacturing | Forbes profile | |
| 126 | #174 | Wang WeiAge 55 | $16.6BExternal annual reference | China | Package delivery | Service | Forbes profile | |
| 127 | #175 | Enrique Razon Jr.Age 66 | $16.5BExternal annual reference | Philippines | Ports | Logistics | Forbes profile | |
| 127 | #175 | Mikhail FridmanAge 61 | $16.5BExternal annual reference | Russia | Oil, banking, telecom | Energy | Forbes profile | |
| 129 | #177 | George KaiserAge 83 | $16.2BExternal annual reference | USA | Oil & gas, banking | Energy | Forbes profile | |
| 130 | #178 | Charles ErgenAge 73 | $16.1BExternal annual reference | USA | Satellite TV | Media and Entertainment | Forbes profile | |
| 130 | #178 | Johann Rupert & familyAge 75 | $16.1BExternal annual reference | South Africa | Luxury goods | Fashion and Retail | Forbes profile | |
| 130 | #178 | Peter MalloukAge 56 | $16.1BExternal annual reference | USA | Wealth planning | Finance | Forbes profile | |
| 130 | #178 | Zhang ZhidongAge 54 | $16.1BExternal annual reference | China | Online games | Technology | Forbes profile | |
| 134 | #182 | Harold Hamm & familyAge 80 | $16BExternal annual reference | USA | Oil & gas | Energy | Forbes profile | |
| 135 | #183 | Zou Zhinong & familyAge 57 | $15.9BExternal annual reference | China | Telecom equipment | Manufacturing | Forbes profile | |
| 136 | #184 | Adam ForoughiAge 45 | $15.8BExternal annual reference | USA | advertising technology | Technology | Forbes profile | |
| 137 | #185 | Radhakishan DamaniAge 71 | $15.7BExternal annual reference | India | Retail, investments | Fashion and Retail | Forbes profile | |
| 138 | #186 | Friedhelm LohAge 79 | $15.5BExternal annual reference | Germany | Manufacturing | Manufacturing | Forbes profile | |
| 138 | #186 | Peter WooAge 79 | $15.5BExternal annual reference | Hong Kong | Real estate | Real Estate | Forbes profile | |
| 140 | #188 | Ray DalioAge 76 | $15.4BExternal annual reference | USA | Hedge funds | Finance | Forbes profile | |
| 140 | #188 | Wang Liping & familyAge 60 | $15.4BExternal annual reference | China | Hydraulic machinery | Manufacturing | Forbes profile | |
| 142 | #190 | Donald NewhouseAge 96 | $15.3BExternal annual reference | USA | Media | Media and Entertainment | Forbes profile | |
| 142 | #190 | Hussain SajwaniAge 73 | $15.3BExternal annual reference | United Arab Emirates | Real estate | Real Estate | Forbes profile | |
| 142 | #190 | Terry GouAge 75 | $15.3BExternal annual reference | Taiwan | Electronics | Technology | Forbes profile | |
| 145 | #193 | James DysonAge 78 | $15BExternal annual reference | UK | Vacuums | Manufacturing | Forbes profile | |
| 145 | #193 | Shahid KhanAge 75 | $15BExternal annual reference | USA | Sports teams, auto parts | Automotive | Forbes profile | |
| 147 | #195 | Antonia Ax:son Johnson & familyAge 82 | $14.8BExternal annual reference | Sweden | Diversified | Diversified | Forbes profile | |
| 148 | #196 | Jaime Gilinski BacalAge 68 | $14.7BExternal annual reference | Colombia | Banking | Finance | Forbes profile | |
| 149 | #197 | Ann Walton KroenkeAge 77 | $14.6BExternal annual reference | USA | Walmart | Fashion and Retail | Forbes profile | |
| 149 | #197 | Xavier Niel & familyAge 58 | $14.6BExternal annual reference | France | Internet, telecom | Telecom | Forbes profile |
