Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has joined an exclusive group of billionaires whose net worth has reached an astounding $200 billion. This rare club now has only three members, with Zuckerberg following in the footsteps of tech giants Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. The rapid rise of his wealth this year has made him the third person to reach this extraordinary milestone.
The Rise of Zuckerberg’s Wealth in 2024
In 2024, Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune soared due to the strong performance of Meta (formerly Facebook). According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his wealth touched $200 billion this year, making him one of the richest people in the world. Zuckerberg is also the top earner in 2024, adding a whopping $71.8 billion to his fortune. His tech peers, Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, and Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, are already part of this elite club.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Lead the Club
While Zuckerberg’s entry into the $200 billion club is a massive achievement, Elon Musk still remains at the top with a staggering net worth of $268 billion. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, continues to hold the title of the world’s richest man. Following Musk is Jeff Bezos, the founder of e-commerce giant Amazon, who boasts a fortune of $216 billion. Both Musk and Bezos have been long-standing members of the $200 billion club, and now Zuckerberg has joined them.
America Dominates the Billionaire Landscape
Interestingly, all three members of the $200 billion club are from America. The United States continues to dominate the list of the world’s richest people, with 14 billionaires in the top 20 coming from the country. This highlights how the tech industry, especially in the U.S., has become a major source of wealth creation.
Where Do Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani Stand?
India’s two richest men, Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, are also prominent names on the list of global billionaires, though they haven’t reached the $200 billion mark. Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, is currently 12th on the list with a net worth of $113 billion. Ambani remains the richest person in India and Asia. Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, ranks 15th with a wealth of $105 billion.
Both Ambani and Adani have had a good year in terms of wealth growth. Mukesh Ambani earned $16.7 billion so far in 2024, while Gautam Adani gained around $21 billion. However, they still have a long way to go before entering the ultra-exclusive $200 billion club.
Jason Huang Follows Close Behind in Earnings
While Zuckerberg leads in wealth growth for the year, Jason Huang, president of Nvidia, comes in second. He earned $61.8 billion in 2024, thanks to Nvidia’s booming business in artificial intelligence and graphics technology.
