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Top 10 Richest Men in the World in September 2026: Elon Musk Leads

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • The combined wealth of the world’s 10 richest men reached $2.8 trillion on Sept. 1, 2026, according to Forbes tracking data.
  • Elon Musk remained the richest person with an estimated fortune of $892 billion after gains in SpaceX and Tesla shares.
  • Bernard Arnault and Warren Buffett left the top 10 as Steve Ballmer and Amancio Ortega entered the ranking.

The 10 richest men in the world held a combined fortune of $2.8 trillion on Sept. 1, 2026, up from $2.6 trillion the previous month, according to Forbes tracking data.

Elon Musk remained at the top after his fortune rose by $202 billion during August. Shares in SpaceX and Tesla climbed 33% and 18%, respectively. Musk owns a 38% stake in SpaceX and nearly 11% of Tesla, leaving him more than three times wealthier than the second-ranked person.

Larry Page ranked second with $277 billion despite losing $15 billion in August. Jeff Bezos was third with $268 billion after a $10 billion decline, while Sergey Brin held fourth place with $256 billion after losing $13 billion. Michael Dell ranked fifth at $241 billion after gaining $12 billion.

Mark Zuckerberg occupied sixth place with $197 billion after his fortune increased by $6 billion. The ranking also included other technology and luxury-sector fortunes. Bernard Arnault and Warren Buffett dropped out of the top 10 as LVMH and Berkshire Hathaway shares fell, making room for Steve Ballmer and Zara founder Amancio Ortega.

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