The dynamic landscape of wealth in Asia has consistently captured global attention, with an impressive array of individuals making their mark on the Forbes real-time list of billionaires. But have you ever wondered who tops this list of the richest people in Asia?
To no one’s surprise, as of January 2024, Asia’s richest person is Mukesh Ambani, with an astonishing net worth of $96.4 billion. The list of the richest Asians goes on to extend beyond borders. This article presents a rundown of Asia’s wealthiest people in 2024.
The Top 10 Richest People in Asia
The real-time billionaires list worldwide compiled by Forbes shows the top 10 richest people in Asia as of January 30, 2024.
Rank & Name | Country | Net Worth (in USD Billions) |
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#1 Mukesh Ambani | India | 109.5 |
#2 Gautam Adani | India | 78.8 |
#3 Zhong Shanshan | China | 61.0 |
#4 Colin Zheng Huang | China | 45.9 |
#5 Zhang Yiming | China | 43.2 |
#6 Tadashi Yanai and Family | Japan | 39.0 |
#7 Prajogo Pangestu | Indonesia | 37.7 |
#8 Li Ka-shing | Hong Kong | 37.2 |
#9 Shiv Nadar | India | 35.3 |
#10 William Ding | China | 31.6 |