🔍 Overview
This ranking is based on data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index,
reflecting publicly available information as of January 2026.
Net worth figures are estimates derived from stock prices, disclosed ownership stakes,
and other public financial data. Due to the nature of private assets and trusts,
exact real-time valuation is not always possible.
🥇 1. Elon Musk
- Estimated Net Worth: 680,000,000,000 USD
- Country: United States
- Industry: Technology
- Known for: Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter)
Elon Musk is currently the richest person in the world.
Elon Musk remains the world’s richest person, driven primarily by his holdings in Tesla and SpaceX, along with investments in artificial intelligence and space technology.
🥈 2. Larry Page
- Estimated Net Worth: 285,000,000,000 USD
- Country: United States
- Industry: Technology
- Known for: Google (Alphabet)
Larry Page co-founded Google and continues to rank among the wealthiest individuals due to Alphabet’s dominance in search, advertising, and AI innovation.
🥉 3. Sergey Brin
Estimated Net Worth: 265,000,000,000 USD
- Country: United States
- Industry: Technology
- Known for: Google (Alphabet)
Sergey Brin’s fortune closely follows Alphabet’s market performance, benefiting from long-term growth in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
4. Jeff Bezos
- Estimated Net Worth: 260,000,000,000 USD
- Country: United States
- Industry: Technology / E-commerce
- Known for: Amazon
Jeff Bezos continues to build wealth through Amazon and investments in space exploration and media ventures.
5. Mark Zuckerberg
- Estimated Net Worth: 238,000,000,000 USD
- Country: United States
- Industry: Technology / Social Media
- Known for: Meta (Facebook, Instagram)
Mark Zuckerberg’s wealth has surged with Meta’s focus on AI-driven advertising and platform expansion.
6. Larry Ellison
- Estimated Net Worth: 235,000,000,000 USD
- Country: United States
- Industry: Technology
- Known for: Oracle
Larry Ellison remains a major figure in enterprise software and cloud infrastructure.
7. Bernard Arnault
- Estimated Net Worth: 194,000,000,000 USD
- Country: France
- Industry: Luxury & Consumer Goods
- Known for: LVMH
Bernard Arnault is the richest person outside the technology sector, leading the global luxury market.
8. Steve Ballmer
- Estimated Net Worth: 164,000,000,000 USD
- Country: United States
- Industry: Technology
- Known for: Microsoft
Steve Ballmer’s wealth continues to grow thanks to his long-term Microsoft stock holdings.
9. Jensen Huang
- Estimated Net Worth: 154,000,000,000 USD
- Country: United States
- Industry: Semiconductors / AI
- Known for: NVIDIA
Jensen Huang has become one of the fastest-rising billionaires amid the global AI boom.
10. Warren Buffett
- Estimated Net Worth: 146,000,000,000 USD
- Country: United States
- Industry: Diversified Investments
- Known for: Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett remains a legendary investor, with wealth built through decades of value investing.
📊 Key Insights
- The technology sector dominates global wealth, accounting for most of the top 10.
- Net worth rankings can change daily due to stock market volatility.
- Luxury and traditional investment sectors remain competitive but continue to trail the technology sector.
📌 Methodology
This list combines:
- Public stock market valuations
- Reported ownership stakes
- Regulatory filings and financial disclosures
- Ongoing market price updates
Private businesses, real estate, art, and offshore assets are included only when reliable estimates exist.
🧾 Source
Bloomberg Billionaires Index (Latest Daily Update)
