Mark Zuckerberg
#6 in the World · Age 42 · United States
Mark's net worth rose because Meta Platforms shares (META) moved +1.66% today.
About Mark
Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. He launched Facebook from his Harvard dorm room in 2004 and dropped out to build the company full-time.
He controls the company through a dual-class share structure and, with his wife Priscilla Chan, has pledged to give away the vast majority of his wealth through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Key Facts
- Launched Facebook from his Harvard dorm room in 2004.
- Dropped out of Harvard to build the company full-time.
- Owns roughly 13% of Meta Platforms.
META— last ~3 months
559.02 USDThis chart tracks META's share price, the public portion of Mark's wealth. It excludes the $30.00B static estimate for private assets.
Public Holding
- Shares Held (est.)
- 350,000,000
- Stake Value
- $195.66B
- Share of Net Worth
- 87%
Net Worth History
| Date | World Rank | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | $225.66B | |
| #6 | $225.66B | |
| #6 | $221.04B | |
| #6 | $221.04B | |
| #6 | $223.10B | |
| #6 | $229.14B | |
| #6 | $229.14B | |
| #6 | $236.45B | |
| #6 | $236.45B | |
| #6 | $237.72B | |
| #6 | $235.79B | |
| #6 | $232.60B |
Mark's Journey
The milestones that built the fortune — from the early days to today.
| Year | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Launched Facebook | Started 'TheFacebook' from his Harvard dorm room, then dropped out to run it full-time. |
| 2012 | Facebook IPO & Instagram | Took Facebook public in a landmark tech IPO and acquired Instagram. |
| 2014 | Acquired WhatsApp | Bought the messaging app WhatsApp. |
| 2021 | Renamed to Meta | Rebranded the company Meta to signal a focus on the metaverse. |
| Today | Ranked #6 in the world | Mark's net worth is an estimated $225.66B, updated in real time from public holdings. |
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Net worth is an estimate derived from public stock holdings plus a static estimate for private assets — directional, not audited, and not affiliated with Forbes. Biographical details are curated from public reporting and may go out of date.