The 2026 global wealth index
A clear, searchable guide to the people, industries and places shaping private wealth around the world.
01 / The index
Rankings tell only part of the story. This index connects every fortune to its source, geography and industry, making it easier to see where economic power is accumulating—and how quickly it moves.
Live index
Estimates are shown in US dollars and may change as public market values and reported holdings move.
Qualified research records appear separately and are excluded from ranks and aggregate totals.
| Rank | Person | Net worth | Country | Source | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Elon MuskAge 54 | $841.1B | USA | Tesla, SpaceX, xAI | Technology |
| 02 | Larry PageAge 52 | $272.4B | USA | Technology | |
| 03 | Sergey BrinAge 52 | $251.3B | USA | Technology | |
| 04 | Jeff BezosAge 62 | $244.3B | USA | Amazon | Technology |
| 05 | Mark ZuckerbergAge 41 | $229.3B | USA | Meta | Technology |
| 06 | Larry EllisonAge 81 | $193B | USA | Oracle | Technology |
| 07 | Bernard ArnaultAge 76 | $165.1B | France | LVMH | Fashion and Retail |
| 08 | Jensen HuangAge 63 | $154B | USA | NVIDIA | Technology |
| 09 | Warren BuffettAge 95 | $149.3B | USA | Berkshire Hathaway | Finance |
| 10 | Rob WaltonAge 81 | $146B | USA | Walmart | Fashion and Retail |
| 11 | Jim WaltonAge 77 | $143.3B | USA | Walmart | Fashion and Retail |
| 12 | Amancio OrtegaAge 89 | $142.2B | Spain | Zara | Fashion and Retail |
Beyond the list
Global archive
Dynastic wealth
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The fortunes rich lists cannot measure
Royal fortunes, political networks and private dynasties require a different standard of proof. We separate ownership from influence, collective wealth from individual wealth, and evidence from myth.
Independent evidence supports private or collective wealth exceeding $1 billion.
Likely multibillion-dollar wealth, but shared, dated or not individually divisible.
Oversees major assets that cannot responsibly be treated as personal property.
Previously extracted, hidden or recovered money—not present-day net worth.
A significant subject whose billionaire status has not been established.
Some individuals belong to dynasties listed separately. Their entries must never be added together.
Royal house · Abu Dhabi
Royal figure · United Arab Emirates
Royal figure · Saudi Arabia
Political network · Russia
Private dynasty · Saudi Arabia
Foundation structure · India
02 / Method
Net worth is an estimate, not a bank balance. We combine reported ownership, public valuations and reputable published sources, then present a dated snapshot with the assumptions made visible.
Read our editorial methodology →