For the fourth year in a row, Bill Gates remains the richest man in the world according to the relevant ranking of Forbes magazine for 2017. In addition, the founder of Microsoft holds the title of richest man in 18 of the last 23 years.
Gates's fortune is estimated at $ 86 billion from $ 75 billion last year.
The biggest increase in his personal fortune was recorded by the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, who became richer by 27,6 billion dollars in one year and is now in the third place of the ranking, two places higher than the previous year.
In second place is "investment guru" Warren Buffett, displacing from this position Amancio Ortega, founder of the Spanish clothing chain, Zara.
Detailed list of the richest people in the world:
2. Warren Buffett, founder of Berkshire Hathaway stock management company, with a fortune of $ 75,6 billion.
3. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, with a fortune of $ 72,8 billion.
4. Amancio Ortega, founder of clothing company Zara, with a fortune of $ 71,3 billion.
5. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, with a fortune of 56 billion dollars.
6. Carlos Slim, owner of telecommunications companies, with a fortune of $ 54,5 billion.
7. Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle, with a fortune of $ 52,2 billion.
8. Charles Koch, owner of various businesses, with a fortune of $ 48,3 billion.
9. David Koch, owner of various businesses, with a fortune of $ 48,3 billion.
10. Michael Bloomberg, owner of Bloomberg LP, with a fortune of $ 47,5 billion.
