Mark Zuckerberg has officially become the world’s second-richest person, surpassing Jeff Bezos, thanks to Meta’s impressive growth this year.
His net worth has skyrocketed to $206.2 billion, leaving Bezos trailing behind at $205 billion.
This significant leap is largely attributed to Meta’s 23% stock surge in the second quarter, driven by the company’s strategic push into AI and AR technologies.
As the CEO of Meta, Zuckerberg’s 13% stake in the company has greatly contributed to his wealth growth. In fact, his net worth has increased by a staggering $78 billion this year alone.
This remarkable achievement has propelled him four spots up the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 richest people in the world:
• 1. Elon Musk: $256 billion
• 2. Mark Zuckerberg: $206 billion
• 3. Jeff Bezos: $205 billion
• 4. Bernard Arnault: $193 billion
• 5. Larry Ellison: $179 billion
• 6. Bill Gates: $161 billion
• 7. Larry Page: $150 billion
• 8. Steve Ballmer: $145 billion
• 9. Warren Buffett: $143 billion
• 10. Sergey Brin: $141 billion
Zuckerberg’s success is a testament to Meta’s innovative efforts in AI and AR, which have yielded impressive results and boosted investor confidence
