PROGRES.ID – Forbes has recently released its list of the 20 wealthiest individuals in America for the year 2023. This group of the most affluent individuals in America collectively possesses a total wealth that reaches US$1.9 trillion or the equivalent of Rp29.6 quadrillion. Among these 20 billionaires, nine of them have a net worth exceeding US$100 billion or approximately Rp1.562 quadrillion, a figure that has never been reached before.
The minimum net worth required to make it into the top 20 richest list currently stands at US$38.9 billion (Rp607 trillion), an increase from US$37 billion (Rp578 trillion) in the previous year. However, one thing remains consistent, and that is Elon Musk’s position as the wealthiest person in America for two consecutive years, with a wealth of approximately US$251 billion (Rp3.921 quadrillion). His wealth surpasses that of Jeff Bezos, who holds the second position, with a net worth of US$161 billion (Rp2.515 quadrillion).
Here is the list of the top 20 wealthiest individuals in America according to Forbes 400, along with their net worth as of September 8, 2023:
1.Elon Musk
- Net Worth: US$251 billion (Rp3.921 quadrillion)
2.Jeff Bezos
- Net Worth: US$161 billion (Rp2.515 quadrillion)
3.Larry Ellison
- Net Worth: US$158 billion (Rp2.468 trillion)
4.Warren Buffett
- Net Worth: US$121 billion (Rp1.890 trillion)
5.Larry Page
- Net Worth: US$114 billion (Rp1.781 trillion)
6.Bill Gates
- Net Worth: US$111 billion (Rp1.734 trillion)
7.Sergey Brin
- Net Worth: US$110 billion (Rp1.718 trillion)
8.Mark Zuckerberg
- Net Worth: US$106 billion (Rp1.656 trillion)
9.Steve Ballmer
- Net Worth: US$101 billion (Rp1.578 trillion)
10.Michael Bloomberg
- Net Worth: US$96.3 billion (Rp1.504 trillion)
11.Michael Dell
- Net Worth: US$71.5 billion (Rp1.117 trillion)
12.Jim Walton & Family
- Net Worth: US$68.2 billion (Rp1.065 trillion)
13.Rob Walton & Family
- Net Worth: US$67.4 billion (Rp1.053 trillion)
14.Alice Walton
- Net Worth: US$66.5 billion (Rp1.039 trillion)
15.Julia Koch & Family
- Net Worth: US$59.8 billion (Rp934 trillion)
16.Charles Koch & Family
- Net Worth: US$54.4 billion (Rp850 trillion)
17.Jensen Huang
- Net Worth: US$40.7 billion (Rp635 trillion)
18.Phil Knight & Family
- Net Worth: US$39.5 billion (Rp617 trillion)
19.Jacqueline Mars
- Net Worth: US$38.9 billion (Rp607 trillion)
20.John Mars
- Net Worth: US$38.9 billion (Rp607 trillion)
