Billions of people have worked hard all their lives in hopes of one day striking it big and maybe even making it onto one of Forbes’ lists of the world’s wealthiest people. Some people have made it onto Forbes’ list by inheriting part of their family’s fortune, while others are the fortunate few, who have proven that with a great idea and a lot of hard work, anything truly is possible.
Over the past year, although the global economy was in crisis, there were 493 new billionaires, who joined the ranks of the uber-rich and famous, bringing the world’s total number of billionaires to 2,755 people. Let’s have a look at some of the youngest people who have the honor and privilege of being listed on Forbes’ list of the wealthiest people in the world.