Elon Musk’s net worth stands at $839 billion (S$1.07 trillion), crowning him the wealthiest person in history, Forbes reported on March 10.
Global billionaires’ combined fortunes climbed to a record $20.1 trillion over the past year.
Musk topped the Forbes World’s Billionaires list for the second straight year. His wealth jumped about $500 billion in 12 months, fuelled by soaring Tesla and SpaceX valuations.
SpaceX eyes a 2026 public offering.
First past $800 billion milestone
Musk is the first to break the $800 billion barrier. He remains on pace to become the world’s initial trillionaire.
The list draws from March 1, 2026, valuations.
Tesla endured a rocky 2025 spring, with shares sliding amid consumer boycotts over Musk’s support for President Donald Trump and far-right figures.
Shares bounced back in late 2025 after Musk left his Trump administration role. They have held strong since.
Tesla’s AI and self-driving edge
Tesla backers point to Musk’s lead in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence as keys to explosive growth ahead.
