In a recent study conducted by Finbold.com, a UK-based research firm, it was revealed that Jeff Bezos, the visionary behind Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce platform, rakes in an astounding $3.5 million every single hour.
This staggering figure underscores Bezos’ immense wealth and influence in the global economy.
At 60 years old, Jeff Bezos boasts a net worth of $189.8 billion, securing his position as the third wealthiest individual on the planet.
He trails behind Bernard Arnault, the CEO of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, with a net worth of $224.7 billion, and Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, whose wealth amounts to $206 billion.
Jeff Bezos’ financial prowess stems largely from his 11.5 percent stake in Amazon, a company that reported a monumental gross profit of $270 billion in the twelve-month period ending in September 2023. Additionally, Bezos holds interests in The Washington Post, a prominent American newspaper, and is the sole proprietor of Blue Origin, a pioneering spaceflight services firm.
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The amalgamation of these ventures has propelled Bezos to unprecedented levels of affluence. Finbold.com’s analysis of Bezos’ income indicates that he earns a jaw-dropping $985 per second, $59,100 per minute, $3,546,000 per hour, $85,104,000 per day, and $595,728,000 per week.
These astronomical earnings have solidified Bezos’ status as one of the most affluent and influential figures globally for over two decades. His enduring financial supremacy underscores his enduring impact on the world stage.