The World’s Billionaires
The total net worth of each individual on the list is estimated and is cited in United States dollars, based on their documented assets and accounting for debt and other factors. Royalty and dictators whose wealth comes from their positions are excluded from these lists.
List of Celebrities by Net Worth
Paul McCartney’s estimation includes his wife Nancy Shevell’s wealth, hence Forbes disputed McCartney’s status as a billionaire. Shevell’s family owns a trucking company which generates over $300 million per year in revenue. In 2008, McCartney disclosed personal net assets of ÂŁ387,012,000 (about $600 million) as part of divorce proceedings with ex-wife Heather Mills.
Richest Man in the World 2025
As of 2025, Michael Dell’s estimated net worth is over $50 bn, making him one of the wealthiest people in the world. Apart from running Dell Technologies, he is also a prominent investor.
Wealth Inequality in the United States
Moreover, wealth provides for both short- and long-term financial security, bestows social prestige, contributes to political power, and can be leveraged to obtain more wealth. Hence, wealth provides mobility and agency—the ability to act. The accumulation of wealth enables a variety of freedoms, and removes limits on life that one might otherwise face.