$ETH As of April 2025, the richest person in the world is **Elon Musk**, with a net worth of around **$421.1 billion** to **$433.9 billion**, according to sources like Forbes and the Hurun Global Rich List. The **next richest man** is **Jeff Bezos**, with a net worth of approximately **$233.5 billion** to **$266 billion**, primarily from his Amazon holdings and investments like Blue Origin.[](https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/top-10-listing/forbes-2025-billionaires-list-rankings-of-worlds-richest-people-9788354/)[](https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/richest-man-in-the-world/)[](https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/richest-man-in-the-world/)

These figures fluctuate due to stock market changes and company valuations, so rankings can shift. If you meant "next" as a prediction for the future, there’s no definitive answer, but younger tech billionaires like **Mark Zuckerberg** (currently third, ~$217.7-$242 billion) or emerging entrepreneurs in AI and tech could rise, given the rapid wealth growth in these sectors.[](https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/top-10-listing/forbes-2025-billionaires-list-rankings-of-worlds-richest-people-9788354/)[](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/top-10-richest-persons-in-the-world-2025-teslas-elon-musk-is-worlds-wealthiest-which-other-billionaires-rank-in-the-list-amp-who-is-the-richest-indian-check-list/photostory/119639082.cms)