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Billionaires 2026: Increase in Wealth and Participation

March 11, 2026

The 2026 billionaire list includes 3,428 individuals, 400 more than last year. Their total wealth has reached $20.1 trillion. Elon Musk remains the richest person with $839 billion. Larry Page and Sergey Brin follow in the rankings with significant wealth increases. Technologies, especially cryptocurrencies, have contributed to their increased wealth.