Bill Gates Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as Tech Giants Surge Ahead
In a surprising shake-up of the global billionaire rankings, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has officially fallen out of the top 10 richest people in the world. Once a permanent fixture at the very top, Gates now ranks 11th, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
This decline comes amid a meteoric rise in fortunes for tech moguls like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Mark Zuckerberg, whose companies have been at the forefront of artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and cloud computing booms. Musk continues to lead the global wealth chart, thanks to Tesla’s stock rebound and the massive valuation of SpaceX.
Philanthropy and Market Shifts Shape Gates’ Financial Path
Unlike many of his tech counterparts, Gates has shifted significant portions of his wealth toward philanthropy, particularly through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Over the years, he has donated more than $50 billion to global health, education, and climate change efforts.
This massive giving, combined with the relatively slower growth of Microsoft stock compared to newer AI-driven ventures, has contributed to Gates’ slide in the rankings. Meanwhile, investors continue to reward innovators in AI, renewable energy, and next-gen technology platforms, giving rise to a new class of mega-wealthy entrepreneurs.
Gates’ legacy, however, remains firmly intact—not just as a tech pioneer, but as one of the most impactful philanthropists in modern history.
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