TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The collective wealth of the 10 richest men in the world reached US$2.8 trillion as of September 1, 2026, marking an increase from US$2.6 trillion recorded in the previous month, according to Forbes tracking data.
The ranking reflect a dynamic shift driven by fluctuating stock prices, with tech titans continuing to dominate the upper echelons of global wealth. Elon Musk remains at the top following a strong recovery in his fortune throughout August.
Meanwhile, Bernard Arnault and Warren Buffett dropped out of the top 10 due to falling shares in LVMH and Berkshire Hathaway, making way for Steve Ballmer and Zara founder Amancio Ortega.
Citing Forbes, here is the list of the top 10 richest men in the world as of September 1, 2026.
1. Elon Musk
Net Worth: US$892 billion
Source of Wealth: SpaceX, Tesla
Citizenship: United States
Elon Musk's net worth jumped by $202 billion over the past month as shares of SpaceX and Tesla rose by 33 percent and 18 percent, respectively. Musk, who holds a 38 percent stake in SpaceX and nearly 11 percent in Tesla, remains more than three times wealthier than the world's second-richest person.
2. Larry Page
Net Worth: US$277 billion
Source of Wealth: Google (Alphabet)
Citizenship: United States
Google co-founder Larry Page lost $15 billion in August, making him the biggest loser of the month among the top billionaires. Despite the decline, Page held onto the second spot. He continues to serve on the board of Alphabet as a controlling shareholder. He is also reportedly developing a new AI manufacturing venture, Dynatomics.
3. Jeff Bezos
Net Worth: US$268 billion
Source of Wealth: Amazon
Citizenship: United States
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos retains the third spot despite his net worth falling by US$10 billion in August. Bezos, who stepped down as Amazon CEO in 2021, remains executive chairman of the e-commerce giant and is co-leading a new artificial intelligence venture, Prometheus.
4. Sergey Brin
Net Worth: US$256 billion
Source of Wealth: Google (Alphabet)
Citizenship: United States
Google co-founder Sergey Brin saw his net worth drop by US$13 billion in August but retained his fourth-place spot. Like Page, Brin serves as an Alphabet board member and controlling shareholder, actively advising the company on its AI strategy.
5. Michael Dell
Net Worth: US$241 billion
Source of Wealth: Dell Technologies
Citizenship: United States
Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell gained US$12 billion over the past month to hold fifth place. His fortune stems from his namesake computer firm, which he launched in 1984, alongside proceeds from major enterprise tech deals over the years.
6. Mark Zuckerberg
Net Worth: US$197 billion
Source of Wealth: Meta (Facebook)
Citizenship: United States
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg occupies the sixth position following a US$6 billion gain in net worth over the past month. Zuckerberg, who co-founded Facebook in 2004 and holds an estimated 13 percent stake, continues to steer Meta's investments in social media, AI, and smart hardware.
7. Larry Ellison
Net Worth: US$193 billion
Source of Wealth: Oracle
Citizenship: United States
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison climbed from No. 8 to No. 7 in August after gaining US$25 billion in August, driven by a 15 percent surge in Oracle shares. Ellison posted the second-largest net worth increase of the month behind Elon Musk.
8. Jensen Huang
Net Worth: US$191 billion
Source of Wealth: Semiconductors (Nvidia)
Citizenship: United States
Nvidia co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang dropped one spot to No. 8 despite expanding his net worth by US$17 billion in August. Huang, who owns roughly 3 percent of Nvidia, has seen his fortune expand rapidly alongside global demand for AI chip infrastructure.
9. Steve Ballmer
Net Worth: US$155 billion
Source of Wealth: Microsoft
Citizenship: United States
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer re-entered the top 10 rankings, climbing from No. 11 to No. 9 after his wealth grew by US$10 billion. Ballmer remains Microsoft's largest individual shareholder and owns the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers franchise.
10. Amancio Ortega
Net Worth: US$148 billion
Source of Wealth: Inditex (Zara)
Citizenship: Spain
Amancio Ortega, founder of fashion giant Inditex, rejoined the top 10 after adding US$5 billion to his fortune in August. Ortega is the sole non-U.S. citizen on the list, replacing LVMH's Bernard Arnault in the top 10 rankings. Ortega owns a 60 percent stake in fashion group Inditex and maintains an international real estate portfolio valued at over US$20 billion.
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