Who is the world's richest man as of 28th June 2026?
Elon Musk is the world’s richest man as of 28 June 2026. Forbes’ June 2026 profile and recent reporting both indicate that he remains the richest person globally, even after a drop in his net worth from the SpaceX valuation swing.
Quick Scoop
- Name: Elon Musk.
- Status: Still the richest person on the planet as of late June 2026.
- Estimated net worth: Reported in the high hundreds of billions, with Forbes and Bloomberg-style trackers using slightly different figures.
Why this matters
His lead has been sensitive to recent SpaceX and Tesla-related valuation changes, but the latest public reporting still places him at No. 1. That means the title has not changed hands as of your date.
| Person | Status on 28 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Elon Musk | World’s richest man | [1]