Which are the top 10 wealthiest individuals in the world this year?

As the net worth of individuals can change frequently with their investments and business activities, it is advisable to refer to real-time sources such as Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires list or Bloomberg Billionaires Index for the most up-to-date information. However, as of October 2021, based on Forbes’ real-time data, the top 10 wealthiest individuals in the world are:

1. Elon Musk (net worth: $252 billion) – CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
2. Jeff Bezos (net worth: $196 billion) – Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin
3. Bernard Arnault & family (net worth: $191 billion) – CEO of LVMH
4. Bill Gates (net worth: $147 billion) – Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist
5. Mark Zuckerberg (net worth: $128 billion) – Co-founder and CEO of Facebook
6. Warren Buffett (net worth: $108 billion) – Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
7. Larry Page (net worth: $107 billion) – Co-founder of Google and CEO of Alphabet Inc.
8. Sergey Brin (net worth: $105 billion) – Co-founder of Google and President of Alphabet Inc.
9. Larry Ellison (net worth: $102 billion) – Co-founder, Chairman, and CTO of Oracle Corporation
10. Amancio Ortega (net worth: $97 billion) – Founder of Inditex, the parent company of Zara.

Please note that this list can change rapidly, and the rankings may vary depending on the source and time of reference.