Top 10 Richest Men In The United States According To Forbes (2025)

Hello my people! Welcome back to the blog where we mix small gist with big money moves. Today, we’re crossing over to the land of dollars and dreams to dissect Forbes' 2025 ranking of the top 10 richest men in the United States. As your trusted Naija blogger with one leg in commerce and the other in deep economic wisdom, I no go just drop names – we’ll break it down like we’re at a Lagos hangout spot, sprinkle some business sense, and draw smart lessons for anyone hustling on this side of the Atlantic.

The 2025 billionaire ranking by Forbes shows that America still remains the global powerhouse when it comes to creating wealth. With tech, innovation, and investments leading the charge, these men have shown the world that big dreams plus strategic execution equals generational wealth.

Let’s get into it!

1. Elon Musk – $342 Billion (Age 53)

Source: Tesla, SpaceX
Industry: Automotive

Musk is no stranger to topping global wealth charts. In 2025, he’s comfortably sitting at number one again, and this time with a massive $342 billion to his name. From revolutionizing electric vehicles with Tesla to pushing space exploration boundaries with SpaceX, Elon is a classic example of someone who takes risks that others wouldn’t dare.

Lesson for Nigerians: Innovation pays. If you can find a local problem and solve it at scale, you’ve struck gold. Think renewable energy for off-grid communities, or affordable smart mobility for our crowded cities.

2. Mark Zuckerberg – $216 Billion (Age 40)

Source: Facebook (Meta)
Industry: Technology

Mark Zuck, the Harvard dropout that made it big, remains a billionaire darling. At just 40, he’s amassed a whopping $216 billion. Facebook has now evolved into Meta, leading innovations in AI and the metaverse.

Lesson for Nigerians: Early adoption and adaptability are key. If you’re in tech, don’t rest. Keep innovating. The Zuck of today is not resting on the Facebook of yesterday.

3. Jeff Bezos – $215 Billion (Age 61)

Source: Amazon
Industry: Technology

Jeff Bezos built Amazon from a humble online bookstore into a trillion-dollar empire. In 2025, his personal wealth clocks in at $215 billion. Though he stepped down as CEO, his legacy lives on, especially through his investments in Blue Origin and space travel.

Lesson for Nigerians: Start small but think big. E-commerce, logistics, and supply chains are ripe for disruption in Africa. Create convenience, and the money will follow.

4. Larry Ellison – $192 Billion (Age 80)

Source: Oracle
Industry: Technology

At 80 years old, Larry Ellison is still balling hard with $192 billion. Oracle, the software company he co-founded, remains a cornerstone in enterprise tech, proving that tech infrastructure is as valuable as consumer-facing products.

Lesson for Nigerians: B2B tech is a cash cow too. Don’t focus only on flashy mobile apps. Provide deep solutions for businesses—HR software, POS tech, backend support—you’ll be surprised where the money comes from.

5. Bernard Arnault & Family – $178 Billion (Age 76)

Country: France
Source: LVMH
Industry: Fashion & Retail

While not American, Arnault is a major player globally and deserves an honorable mention. LVMH owns brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Moët. At $178 billion, he’s the richest in fashion worldwide.

Lesson for Nigerians: Branding is everything. If you’re in fashion, skincare, or any luxury space, build a brand that feels premium—even if it’s made in Aba.

6. Warren Buffett – $154 Billion (Age 94)

Source: Berkshire Hathaway
Industry: Finance & Investments

Uncle Warren is proof that long-term investing still works. Even at 94, he's pulling in $154 billion. His holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, owns shares in Coca-Cola, Apple, and many others.

Lesson for Nigerians: Save. Invest. Repeat. Don’t chase fast cash. The power of compound interest is real. Educate yourself financially and be patient.

7. Larry Page – $144 Billion (Age 52)

Source: Google
Industry: Technology

Google’s co-founder continues to enjoy the fruits of his early innovations. At $144 billion, Larry Page shows us what it means to build once and earn forever.

Lesson for Nigerians: Build platforms, not just products. Google became a habit; what can you build that people can’t live without in Nigeria or Africa?

8. Sergey Brin – $138 Billion (Age 51)

Source: Google
Industry: Technology

The other half of the Google equation, Sergey Brin, is also raking in billions. His wealth stands at $138 billion, and like Page, his investments now span AI and futuristic tech.

Lesson for Nigerians: Partnerships matter. Find your co-founder. Collaboration beats competition. Two heads can birth a unicorn startup.

9. Amancio Ortega – $124 Billion (Age 89)

Country: Spain
Source: Zara
Industry: Fashion & Retail

Another non-American billionaire worth noting, Ortega’s Zara changed fast fashion forever. At 89, he’s still a powerhouse with $124 billion.

Lesson for Nigerians: Speed, scalability, and affordability win in retail. Our fashion designers can learn how to scale locally-made wearables for mass production.

10. Steve Ballmer – $118 Billion (Age 69)

Source: Microsoft
Industry: Technology

Ballmer served as CEO of Microsoft and now owns the LA Clippers NBA team. With a net worth of $118 billion, he’s still enjoying the dividends of early tech leadership.

Lesson for Nigerians: Leadership matters. When you take over a company or team, scale it with vision. Also, invest in passion—sports, media, etc. Money can come from where joy resides.

Final Thoughts: Wealth Leaves Clues

As we’ve seen from this list, the path to great wealth is not linear—but it’s definitely learnable. Most of these men built tech-driven or highly scalable businesses. They bet on the future, and they kept learning.

For my fellow Nigerian entrepreneurs, the question is: are you ready to build something this big?

Dream global. Start local. Execute daily.