Elon Musk

Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink CEO Elon Musk is the richest person on the planet. His current fortune exceeds $248 billion and could grow even more. British experts predict that the American entrepreneur will become the world's first trillionaire in just three years if his wealth continues to swell at its current pace. To notch this landmark, he has to maintain an average annual income growth rate of 110%. This figure might seem ambitious, but when it comes to Elon Musk, whose ideas and projects have already changed the world, nothing seems impossible.

Gautam Adani

The second contender for the trillionaire status is Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, whose current fortune now stands at $100 billion. Today, he manages the Adani Group conglomerate, which he founded and which spans industries from energy to logistics. In recent years, Adani's wealth has multiplied thanks to the rapid rally of his companies' stock prices. If the businessman can sustain an impressive annual growth rate of 123%, his net worth could reach the $1 trillion mark by 2028.

Jensen Huang

Over the past five years, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's fortune has skyrocketed from $3 billion to over $90 billion. If this trajectory continues and his wealth grows at an annual rate of 112%, he could join the "trillionaire club" within four years. Nvidia’s success as the largest producer of graphics processors in the world could be a key factor on this path. Just this year, the company’s stock jumped by 115% after more than tripling last year, further confirming Nvidia's leadership in the tech market.

Prajogo Pangestu

Indonesian entrepreneur Prajogo Pangestu, with a net worth of $35 billion, is also a candidate for the title of the first trillionaire. He leads the conglomerate Barito Pacific, which he founded. His business empire spans multiple industries, from mineral extraction to energy. In recent years, the company has actively invested in clean technologies, which has been a key driver of the chairman’s growing wealth. If Pangestu’s fortune continues to grow by 136% annually, he will reach the trillion-dollar mark by 2028.

Bernard Arnault

French magnate Bernard Arnault, with a net worth of $180 billion, has long held a top rank among the world's richest individuals. He is the chairman of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury empire, which includes more than 70 prestigious brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Moet & Chandon. The companies within LVMH consistently generate high profitability, enabling the steady growth of Arnault’s fortune. His wealth expands by 29% each year. If this trend continues, he could become a trillionaire by 2030.

Mark Zuckerberg

The CEO of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) remains one of the most prominent figures in the tech world. With a fortune of $179 billion, he is already among the ten richest people on the planet. However, experts believe his ascent to financial supremacy is only beginning, especially considering that Meta is now more focused on developing the metaverse—a digital space that promises to be the next stage of internet evolution. Experts reckon that Mark Zuckerberg will become a trillionaire by 2030 if his wealth continues to grow at an annual rate of 36%.

Phil Knight

American magnate Phil Knight, with a current fortune of over $34 billion, could also join the elite “trillionaire club” by 2030, provided his wealth grows by 8% or more annually. Knight is the co-founder and honorary chairman of Nike’s board of directors. The company, which initially sold sneakers from the trunk of a car, is now a global sports empire. Today, Nike operates in more than 190 countries around the world.

Mukesh Ambani

Indian entrepreneur Mukesh Ambani currently has a net worth of $111 billion. Experts estimate that if his wealth continues to grow at a rate of 28% annually, he could reach the $1 trillion landmark by 2033. Ambani heads Reliance Industries, India’s largest conglomerate, which operates in multiple sectors, from petrochemicals to media. In 2016, Ambani invested heavily in the creation of Jio, the largest telecommunications company in the country, which has attracted millions of users.

Michael Dell

American entrepreneur Michael Dell, with a fortune of $100 billion, is also among the wealthy individuals predicted to achieve trillionaire status within this decade. Experts suppose that he could reach the coveted milestone by 2033 if his wealth grows at an annual rate of 31%. Michael Dell is the CEO of Dell Technologies, a global leader in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and cybersecurity solutions.

Steve Ballmer

Steve Ballmer is another American businessman with strong potential to enter the “trillionaire club.” He could reach the $1 trillion mark by 2034 provided that his current net worth of $144 billion continues to grow at an annual rate of 26%. Ballmer served as the CEO of Microsoft from 2000 to 2014. After leaving the company, he has been actively investing in various tech projects, supporting startups, and developing his basketball team, the Los Angeles Clippers.