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The Top 5 Richest People in the World 2005
| Name | Age (2005) | Estimated Net Worth (2005) | Source of Wealth | Country of Citizenship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Gates III | 49 | $46.5 billion | Microsoft/Investments | United States |
| 2 | Warren Buffett | 74 | $44 billion | Berkshire Hathaway/Investments | United States |
| 3 | Lakshmi Mittal | 54 | $25 billion | Inherited wealth/Steel industry | India |
| 4 | Carlos Slim Helù | 65 | $23.8 billion | Telecommunications | Mexico |
| 5 | Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud | 48 | $23.7 billion | Investments | Saudi Arabia |
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Business, Finance & Industry, The Economy, People, Top 5 Richest
Sources: Forbes.
List Notes: All figures are in US dollars.
Sources: Forbes.
List Notes: All figures are in US dollars.
