Elon Musk Shatters Records: Now $584 Billion Richer Than World’s Next Wealthiest Person
Elon Musk's net worth has surged past $800 billion, marking the largest personal fortune in recorded history and setting a staggering $584 billion gap between him and the world's second-wealthiest individual, Google co-founder Larry Page. According to Forbes' 2026 rich list, Musk's wealth reached $836.2 billion in March, dwarfing Page's $252.8 billion and putting the Tesla founder on a direct trajectory toward the unprecedented $1 trillion milestone.
Elon Musk: The Richest Man Today Beats All Wealthy People

The surge in Elon Musk’s net worth is largely driven by massive gains from Tesla stock. In addition, the valuation of SpaceX is soaring as the company is reportedly aiming for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The valuation of the company already stands between $1.5 trillion and $1.75 trillion. The growing impact of xAI and other businesses has added to his new worth.
The second-wealthiest person Larry Page must make his wealth grow 3.2x to reach Elon Musk’s net worth. The gap between the rich list is growing, with commentators calling the development ‘Muskonomy.’ The billionaire’s deep business foresight and entrepreneurial insight, with the ability to take bigger risks, are pumping up his net worth.
If SpaceX goes public with a listing in the US markets, Elon Musk’s net worth would surge further. Chances of his net worth crossing the $1 trillion mark could grow bigger in the coming years.