10 Biggest Billionaires – Forbes 2010 World's Billionaire List

Not everyone is suffering from the economic collapse. There are 164 people returning to Forbes 2010 list of billionaires. The total number of billionaires dropped from 1,125, to 793 in one year. Here are the top ten richest people in the world.

1.) Carlos Slim Helu – Mexico – 53.5 billion

Source – Telecom

Fact – Donating 65 million to fund research for genomic medicine.

2.) Bill Gates – The United States – 53 billion

Source – Microsoft

Fact – No longer operates day-to-day activity at Microsoft. Now focuses on philanthropy work with wife Melinda.

3.) Warren Buffet – The United States – 47 billion

Source – Investments

Quote – “We’ve put a lot of money to work during the chaos of the last two years. When it’s raining gold, reach for a bucket, not a thimble.”-

4.) Mukesh Ambani – India – 29 billion

Source – Petrochemicals, oil and gas

Fact – Owns cricket team Mumbai Indians.

5.) Lakshmi Mittal – India – 28.7 billion

Source – Steel

Fact – Funding a 400 foot sculpture to be built in London for 2012 Olympic games.

6.) Lawrence Ellison – The United States – 28 billion

Source – Oracle

Fact – Studied at the University of Chicago but didn’t graduate.

7.) Bernard Arnault – France – 27.5 billion

Source – Luxury goods

Fact – An accomplished pianist.

8.) Eike Batista – Brazil – 27 billion

Source – Mining, oil

Fact – Vows to become the world richest man.

9.) Amancio Ortega – Spain – 25 billion

Source – Fashion retail

Fact – Hates neckties.

10.) Karl Albrecht – Germany – 23.5 billion

Source – Supermarkets

Fact – Has over 1,000 stores in The United States.