Forbes: Carlos Slim the richest man in the world with 53.5 billion dollars. Romania has three names in the top – Patriciu, Ioan Nicolae, Tiriac

Mexican Carlos Slim became the richest man in the world, with an estimated wealth of 53.5 billion dollars, a 18.5 increase compared to last year, according to a Forbes top. For the first time, the top includes three Romanians: Dinu Patriciu with 2.2 billion dollars, Ioan Nicolae with 1.1 billion dollars and Ion Tiriac with 1 billion.

For the first time since 1994, the first position is not held by an American, BBC News reads.

Top 10

1. Carlos Slim Helu

2. William Gates III

3. Warren Buffett

4. Mukesh Ambani

5. Lakshmi Mittal

6. Lawrence Ellison

7. Bernard Arnault

8. Eike Batista

9. Amancio Ortega

10. Karl Albrecht