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Elon Musk Reclaims Richest Title as Billionaire Count Soars

4/13/2025

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Elon Musk reclaimed his title as the world's richest person in 2025, with a net worth of $342 billion.
Mississippi's wealthiest individuals, brothers James and Thomas Duff, each have a fortune of $3.3 billion.
A record 3,028 billionaires were listed by Forbes, averaging $5.3 billion in wealth.
The U.S. tops the list with 902 billionaires, followed by China with 516 and India with 205.

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Elon Musk reclaimed his title as the world's richest person in 2025, with a net worth of $342 billion.
Mississippi's wealthiest individuals, brothers James and Thomas Duff, each have a fortune of $3.3 billion.
A record 3,028 billionaires were listed by Forbes, averaging $5.3 billion in wealth.
The U.S. tops the list with 902 billionaires, followed by China with 516 and India with 205.