Aug 22, 2008

Worlds Richest People

1. Warren Buffett
  • Net Worth in US Dollars: $62 Billion
  • Furtune: Self Made
  • Source: Berkshire Hathaway
  • Industry: Investments
  • Citizenship: United States of America


2. Carlos Slim Helu & family
  • Net Worth in US Dollars: $60 Billion
  • Furtune: Self Made
  • Source: telecom
  • Industry: Communication
  • Citizenship: Mexico

3. William Gates III
  • Net Worth in US Dollars: $58.0 Billion
  • Furtune: Self Made
  • Source: Microsoft
  • Industry: Software
  • Citizenship: United States of America
4. Lakshmi Mittal
  • Net Worth in US Dollars: $45.0 Billion
  • Furtune: inherited and growing
  • Source: steel
  • Industry: Manufacturing
  • Citizenship: India

5. Mukesh Ambani
  • Net Worth in US Dollars: $43.0 Billion
  • Furtune: inherited and growing
  • Source: petrochemicals
  • Industry: Manufacturing
  • Citizenship: India

6. Anil Ambani
  • Net Worth in US Dollars: $42.0 Billion
  • Furtune: inherited and growing
  • Source: Diversified
  • Industry: Diversified
  • Citizenship: India


6. Ingvar Kamprad & family
  • Net Worth in US Dollars: $31.0 Billion
  • Furtune: self made
  • Source: Lkea
  • Industry: Retail
  • Citizenship: Sweden