Forbes analysts once again calculated the income of the wealthiest inhabitants of the planet. As a result, it became known that only 492 billionaires live in the USA, 152 in China. Surprisingly, there are billionaires in such traditionally poor countries as Tanzania, Algeria and Uganda.
We offer the top ten, which included the richest people in the world in 2014. Russians were not among them. Alisher Usmanov with a considerable fortune of $ 18.6 billion is located on the 40th line of the Forbes rating.
10. Jim Walton (owns $ 34.7 billion)
The youngest son of Sam Walton, who founded the Wal-Mart network, not only owns a stake in the company, but also holds the post of CEO of the Walton Family Bank Arvest Bank. Jim is only slightly inferior in size to his sister-in-law Christie Walton, who is on the 9th line of the rating.
9. Christie Walton (owns $ 36.7 billion)
The only woman in the ten richest people in the world is the widow of the son of the founder of the Wal-Mart retail chain. In 2013, Christie made a fortune of $ 466 million. Wal-Mart shares rose in price over the past year by 6%.
8. Sheldon Adelson (owns $ 38 billion)
During 2013, Adelson earned about $ 32 million per day. Sheldon is the owner of the largest US game empire called Las Vegas Sands. The billionaire plans to build a new gambling capital in Europe in Spain.
7. David Koch (owns $ 40 billion)
In 73 years, David is actively involved in the management of the Koch Industries family conglomerate. Conglomerate is America's second largest privately held company. A diversified business allows you to earn income from a wide variety of industries from construction and oil to the production of toilet paper.
6. Charles Koch (owns $ 40 billion)
The CEO and co-owner of Koch Industries does business with his brother David. In addition, the Koch brothers are actively engaged in the political lobby, investing millions in the Senate elections from the Republican party.
5. Larry Ellison (owns $ 48 billion)
The founder and director of Oracle riches on the growth of quotes of his brainchild. Ellison owns several houses in southern Malibu and 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai. The businessman also invests in sports - his team of yachtsmen Oracle Team USA won first place in the regatta for the America's Cup.
4. Warren Buffett (owns $ 58.2 billion)
At 83, the Oracle of Omaha does not reduce activity. Last year, the food concern H. J. Heinz took over Buffett, the tycoon invested about $ 4 billion in ExxonMobil, and for $ 5.6 billion he acquired the energy company NV Energy.
3. Amancio Ortega (owns $ 64 billion)
The Spanish billionaire owns the famous brand Zara and several other successful brands. Ortega is actively expanding its real estate portfolio by acquiring buildings in Madrid, New York, as well as London.
2. Carlos Slim (owns $ 72 billion)
The shares of one of the main assets of Slim, the mining company Minera Frisco, fell by 50% over the year, which did not allow Carlos to maintain leadership in the rating. However, the tycoon still controls 70% of Mexico's mobile and landline telephone networks.
1. Bill Gates (owns $ 76 billion)
Four previous years the richest man in the world inferior to the Mexican Carlos Slim. However, the growth of Microsoft quotes allowed Bill to top the list again. Naturally, Gates traditionally donates a lot to charity. In total, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provided assistance to those in need for $ 28 billion.
