economy
May 5, 2026
The 10 Biggest Fortunes in the World in April Are in the United States
The world's richest people are concentrated in the United States. The ten wealthiest fortunes on the planet belong to entrepreneurs from that country, reflecting the weight of its economy and financial markets, which contribute 26% of global GDP.
TL;DR
- The top ten wealthiest individuals globally are all from the United States, holding a combined US$2.7 trillion.
- These fortunes increased by US$260 billion in April, driven by a surge in Wall Street.
- Larry Page became the second-richest person, surpassing US$300 billion, with his fortune growing by US$76 billion.
- Elon Musk remains the richest person with US$782 billion but lost US$35 billion.
- Sergey Brin is the third-richest, with his fortune increasing by US$70 billion to US$289 billion.
- Other notable gainers include Jeff Bezos (+$49 billion) and Michael Dell (+$34 billion).
- Jim Walton re-entered the top 10 for the first time in at least three years.
- Bernard Arnault dropped out of the top 10 for the first time in over three years.