1. United States: Elon Musk
Net Worth: $240 billion
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, continues to lead the list of the wealthiest individuals in the United States. His ventures into electric vehicles, space exploration, and renewable energy have revolutionized industries and accumulated immense wealth.
2. China: Zhong Shanshan
Net Worth: $75 billion
Zhong Shanshan, the founder of Nongfu Spring, a leading bottled water company in China, and the pharmaceutical company Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise, is China’s richest person. His diversified interests have propelled him to the top of China's wealth rankings.
3. India: Mukesh Ambani
Net Worth: $85 billion
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, dominates the Indian business landscape. His conglomerate spans petrochemicals, refining, oil, telecommunications, and retail, contributing significantly to his vast fortune.
4. France: Bernard Arnault
Net Worth: $180 billion
Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), heads the world’s largest luxury goods company. His empire includes high-end brands like Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Sephora, making him Europe’s wealthiest individual.
5. Russia: Vladimir Potanin
Net Worth: $35 billion
Vladimir Potanin, a major shareholder in Norilsk Nickel, the world's largest producer of palladium and nickel, is Russia’s richest person. His investments in mining and metallurgy have yielded substantial wealth.
6. Brazil: Jorge Paulo Lemann
Net Worth: $25 billion
Jorge Paulo Lemann, a Brazilian financier and investor, co-founded 3G Capital, a global investment firm. His stakes in companies like Anheuser-Busch InBev and Burger King have made him Brazil’s wealthiest individual.
7. Mexico: Carlos Slim Helú
Net Worth: $90 billion
Carlos Slim Helú, through his conglomerate Grupo Carso, has interests in numerous sectors including telecommunications, construction, and retail. As the owner of América Móvil, Latin America's largest mobile telecom firm, he remains Mexico’s richest person.
8. Germany: Dieter Schwarz
Net Worth: $45 billion
Dieter Schwarz, owner of Schwarz Group, which includes Lidl and Kaufland, is Germany’s wealthiest individual. His discount supermarket chains have expanded globally, contributing to his immense fortune.
9. Japan: Tadashi Yanai
Net Worth: $35 billion
Tadashi Yanai, founder and president of Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, tops Japan’s list of billionaires. His innovative approach to retail and focus on affordable, high-quality clothing have driven his success.
10. Australia: Gina Rinehart
Net Worth: $30 billion
Gina Rinehart, chair of Hancock Prospecting, a mining and agriculture company, is Australia’s richest person. Her substantial holdings in iron ore production have significantly contributed to her wealth.
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