The combined net worth of the 500 richest people surpassed $10 trillion last year Last year witnessed an unprecedented surge in the wealth of the world’s richest individuals. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the combined net worth of the world’s 500 top earners reached $10 trillion for the first time on record in 2024. The total value of the fortunes tracked by the index stood at $9.8 trillion on Monday, December 30, down slightly from a December 11 peak of $10.1 trillion. This