As of November 18, 2024, the richest person in the world is Bernard Arnault.

• Name: Bernard Arnault
• Net Worth: Approximately $191.2 billion USD
• Source of Wealth: Luxury goods (LVMH - Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton)

You can find the most up-to-date information from reliable sources such as:

1. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List
2. Bloomberg Billionaires Index