Mark Zuckerberg Net Worth: In the list of billionaires in 2024, Mark Zuckerberg, founder of social media company Meta (Facebook), has gone ahead in terms of adding wealth. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, in the first two months of this year, between January, February and March 5, Zuckerberg’s wealth has increased by about $ 50.7 billion and has increased to $ 179 billion.
Benefited from rise in Meta’s shares
Since the beginning of this year, Meta shares are witnessing a tremendous rise. Meta shares have returned more than 44 percent since January 2024. Currently this price is at $491. Meta’s shares have increased by more than 165 percent in the last one year.
According to American media, the reason for the rise in Meta’s shares is due to Zuckerberg taking steps in the interest of investors, under which the company has reduced more than 20,000 jobs to reduce costs. Along with this, the company is also working in detail on emerging technologies like AI.
Elon Musk’s wealth declined
There has been a decline in Elon Musk’s wealth this year. Musk’s wealth has decreased by around $31 billion this year. Currently, Elon Musk is the second richest person in the world with assets of $198 billion.
Jeff Bezos is the richest person in the world
At present, Jeff Bezos is the richest person in the world. He has assets worth more than $200 billion. This year his wealth has increased by $23 billion. Apart from this, Bernard Arnault, owner of luxury goods manufacturing company LMVH, is the third richest person in the world with a net worth of $197 billion.
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