This list charts in detail the world’s richest people. As well as giving an overview of the world’s richest, Forbes allows viewers to browse by age, nationality, name and source of wealth. Forbes found 1,426 billionaires in 2013, with a combined wealth of  $5.4 trillion, up from $4.6 trillion the previous year. This is the 27th instalment of the Forbes list.

1. Carlos Slim ($73 B)
2. Bill Gates ($67 B)
3. Amancio Ortega ($57 B)
4. Warren Buffet ($53.5 B)
5. Larry Ellison ($43 B)