Here's a list of the top 8 richest individuals in 2024 outside of the United States according to Bloomberg.
Leading the pack is Arnault, with a colossal fortune of $183 bn, making him a prominent figure in the French business scene & the global luxury market
From India, Mukesh Ambani boasts a $108B net worth, led by his role at Reliance Industries, a major conglomerate
Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim holds $101B fortune, fueled by telecom, infrastructure, and finance ventures
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers of France inherits $97B from L'Oreal, making her a significant figure in cosmetics
Gautam Adani, a prominent Indian tycoon, accumulates $96B through ventures in infrastructure, energy, and logistics via the Adani Group
Amancio Ortega, from Spain, holds a $85B fortune, largely built on founding Inditex, the retail giant behind Zara
Zhong Shanshan, a Chinese entrepreneur, holds $62B fortune, driven by his achievements in bottled water and ownership of Nongfu Spring
French businessman Gerard Wertheimer boasts $47B fortune, mainly from owning Chanel, a prestigious luxury fashion brand