Who Is the Richest Person in the World? 2026 Top 10 List

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Amid the looming financial uncertainty tied to the Middle East conflict, the idea of the richest person in the world remains a fascination for workers and investors alike. Even as many grapple with economic headwinds, these billionaires are firmly entrenched at the pinnacle of the global stage. 

For the most part, exploring how these fortunes are built goes far beyond mere entertainment. Below are several notable takeaways from Forbes’s billionaire rankings for March 2026. 

Who Is the Richest Person in the World Now?

10. Amancio Ortega – US$148 billion 

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega remains among the world's wealthiest people this year. Having co-founded Inditex, the parent company of Zara, Pull & Bear, and Massimo Dutti, in 1975, Ortega laid the foundation for one of the most influential fashion groups in history with his late ex-wife, Rosalia Mera. Recent reports read that Ortega currently retains roughly 60% of the total stake. 

9. Warren Buffett – US$149 billion 

Warren Buffett's net worth has earned him the nickname of "Oracle of Omaha" for his reputation as one of the most influential investors alive. Over decades, he famously turned a struggling New England textile firm into Berkshire Hathaway, a company now valued in the trillions. Thanks to him, the company’s equity stakes have expanded to include Apple Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, and Bank of America. 

8. Jensen Huang – US$154 billion 

As of March 2026, Jensen Huang is the eighth richest person in the world. Since 1993, his substantial wealth has been closely tied to Nvidia's extraordinary ascent. Once synonymous with high-performance gaming graphics, the company’s GPUs have since become critical to the artificial intelligence boom, helping propel Nvidia’s market value past $5 trillion in 2025.

7. Bernard Arnault & Family – US$171 billion 

Solidifying their status as one of the most powerful families in the world, Bernard Arnault and his family preside over the vast luxury empire of LVMH, which encompasses roughly 75 brands, including Louis Vuitton and Sephora. His strategic US$15 million purchase of Christian Dior decades ago ultimately secured the family's expansive portfolio and status as a global power in fashion and jewelry.

6. Larry Ellison – US$190 billion 

Larry Ellison, the chairperson, chief technology officer, and co-founder of Oracle Corporation, owns roughly 40 percent of the software giant. His success with Oracle has eventually propelled him into the ranks of the richest people in the world. Beyond his tech empire, Ellison has also made a significant investment in Tesla, Inc., holding approximately 15 million shares in the electric vehicle company.

5. Mark Zuckerberg – US$222 billion 

In 2004, a 19-year-old Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook as a simple digital directory that allowed college students to match names with photos of their classmates. That modest project gradually evolved into Meta Platforms, which further cemented Zuckerberg's billionaire status. According to Forbes, Meta recently reported earnings of $7.14 per share on $47.5 billion in revenue, sending its stock up 11 percent in a single day.

4. Jeff Bezos – US$224 billion 

Through his vision, Jeff Bezos fundamentally changed the global shopping landscape by accelerating the rise of e-commerce while building a far-reaching business empire. The tech entrepreneur was the first person after Bill Gates to surpass a net worth of US$100 billion, securing his place among the richest people in the world. In recent years, Bezos has continued to expand his influence across multiple ventures, including the aerospace company Blue Origin and the newspaper The Washington Post.

3. Sergey Brin – US$237 billion

Even after stepping down as president of Alphabet Inc. in 2019, Sergey Brin has amassed a staggering fortune estimated at US$237 billion. For many years, he has remained active in Alphabet’s technological ambitions, including work surrounding the Gemini AI model. The Russian-born billionaire has also invested in futuristic aviation through LTA Research, which focuses on the development of advanced airship technology.

2. Larry Page – US$257 billion 

As the co-founder of Google, Larry Page has long stood among the richest people in the world. Alongside fellow co-founder Sergey Brin, Page helped spark an internet revolution by building a search engine that now powers more than 92 percent of global search queries. 

1. Elon Musk – US$839 billion 

Elon Musk remains the richest person in the world as of March 2026. Despite occasional declines in the share prices of his companies, his sprawling technology empire continues to outpace competitors. Driven by rising valuations at Tesla and SpaceX, Musk's wealth is now estimated at over three times that of the next person on the list.

While market conditions remain volatile, these individuals drive industry and wealth creation. For now, the race for the title of the richest person in the world shows no sign of slowing down.

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