Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has retained his position as the world’s richest person, with his estimated fortune rising sharply to $892 billion in August 2026, according to Forbes.
Musk’s wealth jumped by $202 billion during the month, recovering from a $363 billion decline recorded in July. The increase was largely driven by a rise in the value of his holdings in SpaceX and Tesla.
The latest figures put Musk well ahead of the other billionaires on the list. His fortune is more than three times that of Larry Page, who ranks second with an estimated $277 billion.
The latest ranking saw Bernard Arnault and Warren Buffett fall out of the top 10 after declines in the value of their respective holdings in LVMH and Berkshire Hathaway.
Forbes’ estimates as of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, show the following as the 10 richest people in the world:
