FAQs
Here are some of the billionaires from this year's list who have donated the most money.
- Warren Buffett. ...
- Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates. ...
- George Soros. ...
- Michael Bloomberg. ...
- MacKenzie Scott. ...
- Jim and Marilyn Simons. ...
- Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. ...
- Steve and Connie Ballmer.
Who is the most unknown billionaire? ›
Discover the wealthiest people you've never heard of by continuing to read.
- Amancio Ortega.
- Net worth: $99.2 billion.
- Gina Rinehart.
- Net worth: $30.2 billion.
- Susan Klatten.
- Net worth: $23.4 billion.
- Qin Yinglin.
- Net worth: $14.3 billion.
Who are the most loved billionaires? ›
Warren Buffett is the most loved business billionaire, CNBC economic survey finds.
Who is the most humble billionaire? ›
Warren Buffett
The CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, described as The Sage of Omaha, is one of the world's most famous humble people. He dines at the local Dairy Queen (not surprisingly, one of his investments). He lives in the same modest ranch-style house he bought a half-century ago for $31,500.
Who is the most introverted billionaire? ›
Warren Buffett, born on August 30, 1930 is known as the World's Richest Introvert. He is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist who currently serves as the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
Who is the youngest billionaire? ›
The world's youngest billionaire is 19-year-old Livia Voigt, who is still in university.
Who is a trillionaire in real life? ›
Now, Musk could become the world's first trillionaire, a milestone that Informa Connect Academy says he's on track to hit by 2027. Informa notes that Musk's net worth has been growing rapidly at an average rate of 110% per year, making him the “clear favorite” to hit the $1 trillion first.
What is a silent billionaire? ›
In a world where financial success is often flaunted, there exists a breed of individuals who prefer to keep their wealth-building strategies under wraps. These are the “silent rich” — people who quietly amass fortunes without drawing attention to their methods.
Who is the top 1 trillionaire in the world? ›
Currently, no one has yet claimed trillionaire status, although some of the world's richest individuals may only be a few years away from this milestone.
Who is the closest to becoming a trillionaire? ›
The World's First Trillionaires
- Elon Musk. Estimated year of trillion-dollar valuation. ...
- Gautam Adani. Estimated year of trillion-dollar valuation. ...
- Zhang Yiming. Estimated year of trillion-dollar valuation. ...
- Mukesh Ambani. Estimated year of trillion-dollar valuation. ...
- Bernard Arnault. Estimated year of trillion-dollar valuation.
Warren Buffett
Buffett has promised to donate more than 99% of his wealth. So far, he has given some $55 billion, mostly through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and his children's foundations.
Who is the most secretive billionaire? ›
Meet Philip Anschutz, who has been dubbed "America's most reclusive billionaire." His net worth sits at $15.2 billion, according to Forbes.
Who is the most frugal billionaire? ›
It should be noted that not every billionaire lives frugally and not every billionaire lives luxuriously. Examples of billionaires who live frugally include Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg, Chuck Feeney, Azim Premji and Carlos Slim Helu.
Who is the most kindest man in the world? ›
The kindest person in the whole world is Lord Buddha. He spread kindness to all living beings.
Who is the most respected billionaire in the world? ›
Elon Musk is now the richest person and man in the world. He is the CEO of several prominent companies, including electric car manufacturer Tesla and space exploration company SpaceX. He currently possesses a 12.86 percent stake in Tesla.
Who is the richest person ever to love? ›
Mansa Musa ruled over the Mali empire in the 14th Century, and his incredible access to gold made him arguably the richest human to have ever lived.
Which billionaire lives modestly? ›
Berkshire Hathaway CEO and chairman Warren Buffett's net worth is an estimated $138 billion. He's the world's 9th-richest person, per Bloomberg, above Sergey Brin and the Walton siblings. Buffett is known for living modestly and being one of the world's most generous philanthropists.