Forbes Wealth Team, Forbes Staff

As of January 1, the 10 richest people on the planet are worth nearly $1.47 trillion—$30 billion more than a month earlier. And Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Bill Gates to become the world’s fifth richest person.

As of October 1, the ranks of the wealthiest people on the planet include 9 self-made Americans and a French luxury goods tycoon.

Falling stocks, wounded unicorns and rising interest rates translated into a down year for the world’s wealthiest people.