Forbes 2017 Billionaires List

Forbes has shared its 2017 Billionaires List, featuring a comprehensive look at all of the richest people on the planet. A total of 2,043 billionaires is included, which is a rise on the 2016 list which counted 1,810 ridiculously rich people.

The top five includes names you’re sure to be familiar with – Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Zara’s Amancio Ortega, and of course Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Forbes 2017 Billionaire List Top 10

1. Bill Gates, Microsoft, USA — $86 Billion USD
2. Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, USA — $75.6 Billion USD
3. Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com, USA — $72.8 Billion USD
4. Amancio Ortega, Zara, Spain — $71.3 Billion USD
5. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook, USA — $56 Billion USD
6. Carlos Slim Helo, telecom, Mexico — $54.4 Billion USD
7. Larry Ellison, software, USA — $52.2 Billion USD
8. Charles Koch, diversified, USA — $48.3 Billion USD
9. David Koch, diversified, USA — $48.3 Billion USD
10. Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg LP, USA — $47.5 Billion USD