The Top 5 Richest People in the World 2009

  Name Age Country Estimated Net Worth (2009) Source of Wealth
1 Carlos Slim Helù 53 Mexico $53.5 billion Telmex, America Movil
2 William Gates III 53 United States $53 billion Microsoft/Investments
3 Warren Buffett 79 United States $47 billion Berkshire Hathaway/Investments
4 Mukesh Ambani 53 India $29 billion Reliance Industries
5 Lakshmi Mittal 58 India $28.7 billion Arcelor Mittal
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Sources:  Forbes, Various.

List Notes: Data is estimated for the year 2009 in US dollars
Richest People in the World 2009

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