Elon Musk Tops Forbes Richest List with $839 Billion Net Worth
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- •Forbes’ 2026 billionaires list ranks Elon Musk as the world’s richest person.
- •Some outlets citing the Forbes list report Musk’s wealth at around $839 billion.
- •Other reports based on the same Forbes list say Musk’s fortune is near $1 trillion.
- •African outlets have published top-10 rankings that place Musk ahead of Amancio Ortega and other billionaires.
- •Russian outlets note that Musk has again taken the top spot on the Forbes global rich list, repeating his position from previous years.
- •Chinese coverage of the Forbes 2026 list names Zhang Yiming as China’s richest individual, separate from the global ranking.
- •Regional Asian outlets describe Musk as being on course to become the world’s first trillionaire based on current wealth estimates.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Tesla and SpaceX shares keep rising strongly through 2026 Elon Musk’s net worth could move firmly into the trillion‑dollar range, widening the gap with other billionaires.
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RUTASS (EN)Elon Musk tops Forbes' list of the world's richest people againRUKommersant (RU)Илон Маск вновь возглавил рейтинг богатейших людей мира по версии ForbesCNECNS - China News Service (EN)Zhang Yiming remains China's richest person on Forbes 2026 billionaires listAFRICAIOL (South Africa)Elon Musk: Richest person ever eyes $1 trillion milestone