Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to claim the second spot on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Zuckerberg’s net worth now stands at 212 billion dollars, surpassing Bezos, who has 209 billion dollars.
Meta Share Price Surge Drives Zuckerberg’s Wealth
The key reason behind Zuckerberg’s rise is a sharp 16 percent surge in Meta’s share price over the past month. In comparison, Amazon’s share value rose by just 6.33 percent. This market performance helped Zuckerberg edge past Bezos to take the second spot.
Elon Musk Remains Richest Despite Tesla Challenges
Elon Musk continues to top the global rich list with an estimated fortune of 331 billion dollars. Despite recent controversies tied to his association with the Donald Trump-led US government and a slump in Tesla stock, Musk’s lead remains unchallenged.
Tech Sector Dominates Global Billionaires List
The reshuffling at the top reflects the broader trend of tech-driven wealth. The latest Hurun Global Rich List 2025, reported earlier in March, had already shown the dominance of tech leaders like Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg. Other influential names include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng.
AI and Crypto Fuel Billionaire Boom
The number of billionaires worldwide has now reached 3,442 — an increase of 5 percent from the previous year. The Hurun report attributes this growth to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries, which continue to create massive fortunes and shift global wealth dynamics.
Zuckerberg’s rise to the second-richest position highlights the strength of Meta’s market performance and the continuing influence of the tech sector on global wealth rankings. As AI and digital technologies reshape economies, expect more volatility and movement among the world’s richest individuals.
