Forbes reveals world's richest people of 2026. See who made the list.

Group 1 - Elon Musk is once again the richest man in the world, with a net worth of $839 billion, according to Forbes' latest listing [1][2] - The total number of billionaires has reached a record 3,428, an increase of 400 from the previous year, with a combined wealth of $20.1 trillion, which is $4 trillion more than last year [1][2] - Musk's wealth increased by an estimated $497 billion from 2025, effectively doubling his fortune [2] Group 2 - The top three wealthiest individuals are Elon Musk, Larry Page with $257 billion, and Sergey Brin with $237 billion, all from the United States [2][3] - The list includes notable figures such as Jeff Bezos at $224 billion and Mark Zuckerberg at $222 billion, highlighting the dominance of tech industry leaders [3][4] - The ranking is based on stock prices and exchange rates as of March 1, 2026 [3]