Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, has now become the second-wealthiest person in the world, surpassing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Zuckerberg’s personal fortune surged past $206.2 billion after his net worth grew by over $3 billion on Thursday, pushing Bezos into third place at $205 billion.
- Zuckerberg’s wealth spike is largely attributed to the strong performance of Meta, which has seen its stock rise by 69% year-to-date.
- Meta Platforms—the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads—generated over $75.5 billion in revenue for the first half of 2024.
- Zuckerberg joins Elon Musk and Bezos as one of the few individuals to surpass the $200 billion net worth milestone.
- Elon Musk remains the world’s richest person with a $256 billion fortune, while a report suggests he could become the world’s first trillionaire within a few years.
Zuckerberg’s rise to the second-wealthiest further solidifies his influence in the tech industry, driven by Meta’s financial success and expanding platforms.
