How rich is Mark Zuckerberg? And how has he been getting US$9 billion richer each year?
- The American, 35, who is worth an estimated US$67.3 billion, is so wealthy that he can afford to live off an annual salary of just US$1
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and co-founder of Facebook, lost more money than any of the world’s 500 richest billionaires during the social media and social networking company’s catastrophic year.
Yet even though Zuckerberg's net worth has been on a roller-coaster ride recently, he still remains one of the world's richest people.
His estimated net worth is currently US$67.3 billion, according to Forbes magazine.
In spite of his billions, the 35-year-old American reportedly doesn't have a taste for opulent possessions, especially when it comes to cars, clothes, and travel.
However, he does have an affinity for developing his property portfolio – he recently spent US$60 million on two Lake Tahoe properties.
As a member of the Giving Pledge and co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which he started with his wife, Priscilla Chan, Zuckerberg has dedicated much of his fortune to charitable causes.
No matter how he spends his money, it seems that Zuckerberg will always have billions left over.
Check out nine surprising facts that show just how rich he is.
1. Zuckerberg ... is so rich he's able to live off an annual salary of US$1