Millennials, typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1996, are aged 29 to 44 now in 2025. While many are navigating student debt and the rising cost of living, a select few have built extraordinary fortunes, joining the ranks of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Millennials wealth is expected to be further amplified by “The Great Wealth Transfer,” where millennials are poised to inherit trillions of dollars from previous generations, potentially making them the wealthiest generation in history. This article examines the top 10 richest millennials in 2025, based on Forbes and the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and delves into their sources of wealth, net worth, and remarkable achievements.
So, without further ado, here are the 10 richest millennials in the world in 2025:
1. Mark Zuckerberg
Net Worth: $207.3 billion
Age: 37
Nationality: American
Source of Wealth: Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder and CEO of Facebook (now Meta), the social media giant he created in 2004. His vision revolutionized global communication, and his net worth of $207.3 billion, places him as the wealthiest millennial in the world today. Furthermore, Zuckerberg ranks third on the global list of billionaires. He has continued to diversify his wealth through his focus on the metaverse and investments in new technologies.
2. Zhang Yiming
Net Worth: $44 billion
Age: 41
Nationality: Chinese
Source of Wealth: ByteDance (TikTok)
Zhang Yiming, the founder of ByteDance (the parent company of TikTok), has built his fortune by capitalizing on the explosive success of the social media platform. TikTok has become a global force in entertainment and communication, solidifying Zhang’s status among the wealthiest millennials in the world.
3. Lukas Walton
Net Worth: $39 billion
Age: 35
Nationality: American
Source of Wealth: Walmart
Lukas Walton, the grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, inherited his fortune after his father’s passing. His dedication to environmental causes and sustainability has driven him to establish Builders Vision, a platform for impact-driven investments. Walton’s fortune continues to grow through strategic investments.
4. Dustin Moskovitz
Net Worth: $29 billion
Age: 41
Nationality: American
Source of Wealth: Facebook
Dustin Moskovitz, a co-founder of Facebook, left the company in 2008 but retained a significant stake in its stock. His fortune has continued to grow through his investments in technology startups, as well as his philanthropic endeavors. His strategic business moves have kept him among the wealthiest millennials.
5. Brian Armstrong
Net Worth: $11.5 billion
Age: 38
Nationality: American
Source of Wealth: Cryptocurrency exchange
Brian Armstrong is the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange platform that has played a key role in the mainstream adoption of digital currencies. As cryptocurrencies continue to grow in importance, Armstrong’s wealth and influence in the financial sector remain significant.
6. Nathan Blecharczyk
Net Worth: $8.8 billion
Age: 38
Nationality: American
Source of Wealth: Airbnb
Nathan Blecharczyk is the co-founder of Airbnb, a platform that revolutionized the travel industry by offering unique lodging experiences across the world. His role in Airbnb’s success has made him one of the wealthiest millennials, and the company’s continued growth ensures his fortune remains robust.
7. Patrick Collison
Net Worth: $7 billion
Age: 35
Nationality: Irish
Source of Wealth: Stripe
Patrick Collison, along with his brother John, co-founded Stripe, a payments company that powers the infrastructure behind much of the online economy. The company has continued to grow, making Patrick one of the wealthiest figures in the fintech space.
8. John Collison
Net Worth: $7 billion
Age: 34
Nationality: Irish
Source of Wealth: Stripe
John Collison, co-founder of Stripe alongside his brother Patrick, shares in the success of their payment platform. Stripe has become the go-to provider for online payment solutions, and the Collison brothers have become tech icons, with a combined fortune that puts them among the world’s richest millennials.
9. Evan Spiegel
Net Worth: $3.2 billion
Age: 31
Nationality: American
Source of Wealth: Snapchat
Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snap Inc., co-founded Snapchat in 2011 with Bobby Murphy. His leadership has propelled the app to new heights, and Spiegel’s fortune continues to rise as Snapchat remains one of the leading social media platforms worldwide. He is also known for his high-profile marriage to model Miranda Kerr.
10. Bobby Murphy
Net Worth: $2.8 billion
Age: 33
Nationality: American
Source of Wealth: Snapchat
Bobby Murphy, co-founder and CTO of Snap Inc., has accumulated a fortune through his work on Snapchat. Despite his low public profile, Murphy has been a key player in transforming social media communication, and his wealth reflects the app’s massive success among younger generations.
These millennials are not just inheriting fortunes; they are building them in ways that shape entire industries, from tech to finance and beyond. As the world continues to evolve, so too will the opportunities for new and innovative wealth creation. One thing is certain: this list will continue to change, with new names joining and others reshaping their legacies in ways we can only imagine.