Who is the World's Richest Person According to Bloomberg?

Bill Gates remains the world's richest person according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg Billionaires Index data from May 2, 2017, placed the Windows founder in first position with a net worth of US$87.3 billion, equivalent to Rp 1.16 quadrillion. Gates' wealth increased by US$4.94 billion throughout 2017.

Jeff Bezos holds second place with a net worth of US$81.6 billion, equivalent to Rp 1.08 quadrillion. The Amazon.com founder's wealth surged by US$16.2 billion this year, surpassing that of Amancio Ortega and Warren Buffett. The rise in stock prices on the stock exchange has caused the wealth of American technology company owners to soar. Similarly, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth also jumped by US$15.5 billion throughout 2017, placing him fifth on the list of the world's richest people.

The *Bloomberg Billionaires Index* is a daily ranking of the world's richest individuals. In calculating net worth, Bloomberg strives to provide the most transparent calculation based on changes in the stock market prices of shares owned by these billionaires.