Who is the richest guy in the world?

Answer by  qbus (306)

At the moment the richest guy is Carlos Slim Helu from Mexico with approximately $60bn, but Bill Gates is second. with $57bn. His richness is depending a lot to the Microsoft stock prices.

Answer by  flamiss22 (5081)

It fluctuates between Carlos Slim of Mexico and Bill Gates of the US. Carlos Slim has a thirty percent share of all phone and calling cards sold in Latin and Central America. And Bill Gates is the founder of Microsoft who stays constant in the top five every year.

Answer by  Abaddon (82)

Currently, the richest man in the world, at 53.5 billion dollars, is Carlos Slim Helu. He has 0.5 billion dollars more than Bill Gates at present, who clocks in at number two. Carlos is the CEO and chair of Telmex, Telcel, and America Movil. He was born in Mexico City, but is of Lebanese descent.

Answer by  Duncan (1124)

Bill gates is currently considered the richest man in the world, with an estimated net worth of around 40 billion dollars. Briefly, Carlos Slim, the telephone magnate of Mexico, was considered the richest person in the world. Due to the financial crisis, the net worth of both has varied a bit in the past year.

Answer by  Att4372 (1704)

According to Forbes (March 2009), William Gates III (Bill) is worth $50 Billion and Warren Buffet is worth $40 Billion. Since stock values change daily, this could flip back and forth quickly. Carlos Slim Helu (Mexico, now #3, was the richest, but took a hit against the dollar. If the dollar tanks, he could be back on top.

Answer by  BRaynI (53)

William Gates III is the richest guy in the world. Now he is crossing 51+. He had completed his education in Harvard University, Drop Out. Net Worth: $56. 0 bil.

Answer by  pgcasturk (23)

Based on Forbes Magazine's March 2010 publication, 70-year old Carlos Slim Helu of Mexico is the richest man in the world with a net worth of $53.5 billion. His wealth comes from America Movil and Telmex. Bill Gates of Microsoft is second, with $53.0 billion. This magazine's sister company, , is an online business site reaching 18 million people monthly.

Answer by  Vladlen (358)

According to the Forbes list of billionaires published on February 12, 2010 (list does not show changes since then) the richest man in the world is Carlos Slim Helú and his family (Mexico) with the net worth of 53.5 billion dollars. Bill Gates is the second richest with 53.0 billion dollar net worth.

Answer by  Spase (19)

Hello!!!I am Vasilij!!!I don't think that Bill Gates is richest man anymore.He was in 2003,but now it is Carlos Slim Helu!!!He worths like amzing 53.5 billion$!!!He is Mexican an he passed "litle Billy" for a 5 billion$!!!Amazing ha??!!Goodbye!!!