Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has officially become the second-richest person in the world, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault with a net worth of $206 billion. According to the latest report from Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, Zuckerberg’s fortune grew by an astonishing $78.1 billion in 2024 alone. For more details on Zuckerberg’s rise to the top, check the original article published by CNN.
Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index has confirmed that Zuckerberg is now second only to Elon Musk, with a wealth tied closely to Meta Platforms stock, which has surged by more than 72% in 2024.
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- Mark Zuckerberg has grown his personal fortune by $78.1 billion in 2024, making him the second-richest person globally, behind Elon Musk with $256 billion.
- Meta Platforms stock surged by more than 72% in 2024, contributing significantly to Zuckerberg’s net worth, which now sits at $206 billion.
- Zuckerberg’s wealth surge comes as he continues to lead Meta’s innovation efforts, including Meta AI, which is set to become the most widely used assistant in the world with nearly 500 million monthly users.