Richest Business People
The wealthiest people in the business world, ranked by estimated net worth.
The richest in this ranking is Bernard Arnault with an estimated net worth of $200B (Forbes 2026). The list ranks 8 names by estimated wealth.
#1
Bernard Arnault
Business · France
$200B
Money from: LVMH, Christian Dior, Tiffany & Co.
Est. Forbes 2026
#2
Michael Bloomberg
Business · United States
$105B
Money from: Bloomberg L.P.
Est. Forbes 2026
#3
Mukesh Ambani
Business · India
$100B
Money from: Reliance Industries
Est. Forbes 2026
#4
Carlos Slim
Business · Mexico
$100B
Money from: America Movil, Grupo Carso, Telmex
Est. Forbes 2026
#5
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers
Business · France
$90.0B
Money from: L'Oreal
Est. Forbes 2026
#6
Gautam Adani
Business · India
$85.0B
Money from: Adani Group, Ports, Energy
Est. Forbes 2026
#7
Phil Knight
Business · United States
$40.0B
Money from: Nike, Investments
Est. Forbes 2026
#8
Aliko Dangote
Business · Nigeria
$14.0B
Money from: Dangote Cement, Refinery
Est. Forbes 2026
| # | Name | Category | Country | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernard Arnault | Business | France | $200B |
| 2 | Michael Bloomberg | Business | United States | $105B |
| 3 | Mukesh Ambani | Business | India | $100B |
| 4 | Carlos Slim | Business | Mexico | $100B |
| 5 | Francoise Bettencourt Meyers | Business | France | $90.0B |
| 6 | Gautam Adani | Business | India | $85.0B |
| 7 | Phil Knight | Business | United States | $40.0B |
| 8 | Aliko Dangote | Business | Nigeria | $14.0B |
All net worth figures are estimates compiled from publicly reported sources (Forbes, Bloomberg, Sunday Times Rich List, reputable media). Figures fluctuate daily with markets, currency, and private holdings; treat all values as approximate. Last bulk update: 2026-06-15.