Forbes 2026 billionaire list update

On March 10, 2026, Forbes released its annual list of the world's richest individuals, documenting a record 3,428 billionaires, an increase of 400 from 2025. The total wealth of these individuals reached $20.1 trillion, up from $16.1 trillion last year. Elon Musk maintains the top position with an estimated fortune of $839 billion, driven by the growth of Tesla and SpaceX. Following him are Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. Data for the list was compiled using stock prices and exchange rates as of March 1, 2026. Greek representation on the list includes 21 individuals, with Vicky Safra leading the group at rank 94 with $27.1 billion. Other notable Greek figures include Maria Angelicoussis, Vangelis Marinakis, and Aristotelis Mistakidis, though some Greek sources provide conflicting data regarding specific rankings and wealth totals for figures like Giannis Alafouzos and Ivan Savvidis compared to global reports.