According to Forbes Magazine, the number of billionaires rose to 2,755 billionaires globally and added 400 names in 2021 alone. Discover who is the richest person in the world this year.
Musk was born in South Africa on June 28, 1971. His father was a pilot, engineer, and property developer, and on top of that, he co-owned a Zambian emerald mine.
By 2021, Elon Musk surpassed Jeff Bezos in net worth, becoming the world’s richest man. Around 75% of his wealth comes from Tesla Motors, which has a current value of $1.02T.