4 Philadelphia-area newcomers join Forbes' list of world's billionaires
- Forbes released its 2025 World Billionaires List, noting a record 3,028 billionaires globally.
- The number of billionaires increased by 247 from last year, contributing to a combined worth of $16.1 trillion.
- The average fortune now stands at $5.3 billion, marking a $200 million increase from 2024, as Forbes used data from March 7, 2025.
- The United States leads with a record 902 billionaires, including newcomers Marilyn Simons and Lyndal Stephens Greth, whose net worths are $31 billion and $25.8 billion, respectively.
- Elon Musk reclaimed the top spot with an estimated $342 billion, while Alice Walton surpassed Francoise Bettencourt Meyers as the world's richest woman with $101 billion.
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These PA Billionaires Are Among Richest In The World: New Forbes List
These PA Billionaires Are Among Richest In The World: New Forbes List - Across Pennsylvania, PA - The United States has a record 902 billionaires, more than anywhere else on the planet. See who made the list in Pennsylvania:
Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Takes Back Throne on List of Super-Rich
Tesla founder Elon Musk will regain the title of richest person in 2025, according to the annual ranking of American business magazine Forbes, which was published on Tuesday. His eternal rival Jeff Bezos and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg follow Musk at a considerable distance in terms of wealth. LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, who was at the top last year, is the first European to appear on the list of super-rich.
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