FULL LIST: Top 10 world’s richest people in 2026 – Forbes

Elon Musk has retained his title as the world's richest individual, with his net worth surging to an estimated $892 billion in August 2026, according to Forbes. This marks a sharp rebound from a $363 billion loss in July, reflecting substantial gains in the value of his stakes in SpaceX and Tesla. Despite these volatile fluctuations, Musk continues to maintain a commanding lead over the rest of the world's billionaires, standing just under $110 billion away from once again reaching the trillion-dollar mark, a feat he previously achieved earlier this year. The updated list of the world's 10 richest individuals includes Elon Musk at the top, followed by Larry Page with $277 billion, Jeff Bezos at $268 billion, Sergey Brin with $256 billion, Michael Dell at $241 billion, Mark Zuckerberg with $197 billion, Larry Ellison at $193 billion, Jensen Huang at $191 billion, Steve Ballmer with $155 billion, and Amancio Ortega at $148 billion. Musk's fortune is more than three times that of the second-place finisher, Larry Page, who experienced a notable drop of around $15 billion during the month, making him the largest loser among the top billionaires. Jeff Bezos and Sergey Brin also saw their fortunes decrease by $10 billion and $13 billion respectively. Meanwhile, Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, climbed significantly in the rankings, with his net worth increasing by $25 billion to $193 billion due to a 15% rise in Oracle shares. This move propelled him from eighth to seventh place, although it came at the expense of Jensen Huang, who fell to eighth despite adding $17 billion to his personal wealth. At the lower end of the list, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made a notable jump, rising from 11th to ninth place after gaining $10 billion. Similarly, Amancio Ortega, the founder of the fashion empire behind Zara, moved up from 12th to 10th place with a $5 billion increase in his fortune. In contrast, Bernard Arnault and Warren Buffett, long-standing figures in the world's wealthiest ranks, have stepped down from the top 10, their fortunes declining due to drops in the value of their holdings in LVMH and Berkshire Hathaway. Collectively, the ten wealthiest individuals in the world are valued at approximately $2.8 trillion, representing an increase from the previous month's total of $2.6 trillion. Forbes has been tracking the world's billionaires since 1987, continuously updating its Real-Time Billionaires list based on changing stock prices and other asset values. The current ranking underscores the ongoing influence of technology, artificial intelligence, and luxury retail sectors in shaping the fortunes of the world's elite. The latest Forbes list features nine American billionaires and one Spanish billionaire, highlighting the continued dominance of U.S.-based companies and industries in the global wealth landscape. As the market dynamics shift, the positions of these ultra-rich individuals remain subject to change, influenced by broader economic trends and corporate performance.