Despite a $22 billion drop in March, Elon Musk still holds his position as the world’s richest person. As of April 1, 2026, his net worth is estimated at $817 billion, according to Forbes.
His wealth declined alongside a broader market slowdown, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both dropping nearly 5%, partly due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Musk was among five of the top 10 billionaires who lost at least $20 billion during this period.
A significant portion of his fortune is tied to SpaceX and Tesla. Earlier in the year, SpaceX merged with his AI venture, xAI, in a deal valued at $1.25 trillion—briefly pushing his net worth to a record $852 billion before market pressures caused a decline.
Even with the drop, Musk remains far ahead of his closest rival, Larry Page, whose fortune stands at $237 billion after a $20 billion loss.
Musk, 54, first became the world’s richest individual in September 2021 and has held the position on and off since. He continues to lead SpaceX as CEO and serves as chairman of Tesla, maintaining a dominant presence in global tech and space innovation.
Despite ongoing market volatility, his lead highlights the lasting strength of his business empire and influence.
Full list of the world’s top 10 richest people (April 1, 2026):
- Elon Musk – $817 billion (Tesla, SpaceX)
- Larry Page – $237 billion (Google/Alphabet)
- Jeff Bezos – $223 billion (Amazon)
- Sergey Brin – $219 billion (Google/Alphabet)
- Mark Zuckerberg – $196 billion (Meta)
- Larry Ellison – $189 billion (Oracle)
- Jensen Huang – $151 billion (Nvidia)
- Michael Dell – $143.1 billion (Dell Technologies)
- Rob Walton – $142.6 billion (Walmart)
- Bernard Arnault – $142.5 billion (LVMH)
