Bill Gates has officially unseated Mexico’s mobile tycoon Carlos Slim Helu to become the richest man in the world.
According to Forbes magazine’s annual list of the world’s billionaires, the Microsoft founder is worth $76bn. Slim, who held the title for the previous four years, came in second with a fortune of $72bn.
Women made up 10% of the list with 172 women, 25% more than in 2013, joining the billionaires’ club.
The world’s richest woman is Christy Walton, who owns a $36.7bn share in Walmart.
Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg debuted on the list with a personal fortune worth more than $1bn.
Denise Coates, co-owner of Betfair, was one of the top UK entrants with $1.6bn in her kitty.
Take a look at the world’s top 10 billionaires:
1. Bill Gates
Wealth: $76bn
2. Carlos Slim Helu & family
Wealth: $72bn
3. Amancio Ortega
Wealth: $64bn
4. Warren Buffett
Wealth: $58.2 B
5. Larry Ellison
Wealth: $48bn
6. Charles Koch
Wealth: $40bn
6. David Koch
Wealth: $40bn
8. Sheldon Adelson
Wealth: $38bn
9. Christy Walton & family
Wealth: $36.7bn
10. Jim Walton
Wealth: $34.7bn
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