World's Billionaires: Elon Musk Tops the List — August 9, 2026
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Elon Musk closed out August 9, 2026 atop the World's Billionaires list, an estimated $385.05B, built primarily on Tesla, SpaceX. Right behind: Michael Dell and Jeff Bezos follow in the next spots, at $337.64B and $292.52B respectively. Combined, the 51 people we track here are worth $3.83T, up $0.00 from the prior session.
Among the 7 Indian billionaires we track, Mukesh Ambani stays on top at $82.30B.
Among the 11 women we track, Alice Walton stays on top at $105.93B.
Among the 8 billionaires under 45 we track, Mark Zuckerberg stays on top at $237.24B.
Top 10
- 1Elon Musk$385.05B
- 2Michael Dell$337.64B
- 3Jeff Bezos$292.52B
- 4Larry Page$263.01B
- 5Sergey Brin$252.38B
- 6Mark Zuckerberg$237.24B
- 7Jensen Huang$184.17B
- 8Larry Ellison$176.72B
- 9Steve Ballmer$171.50B
- 10Bernard Arnault$136.55B
FAQ
- Who is the richest billionaire in the world on August 9, 2026?
- Elon Musk, with an estimated net worth of $385.05B.
- How many billionaires are on the World's Billionaires list?
- 51, with a combined estimated net worth of $3.83T as of August 9, 2026.
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