Net assets of the 5 richest billionaires in the world fluctuate sharply, Elon Musk loses more than 18 billion USD

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The net worth of the 5 richest billionaires in the world continues to fluctuate, with Elon Musk recording the largest decrease, while Larry Page increased sharply.

According to Forbes data updated at 1:35 PM on September 15, 2026 (Vietnam time), the net worth of the top 5 richest billionaires in the world reached approximately 1, 994.9 billion USD.

In the latest update session, the net worth of billionaires has a clear differentiation. Elon Musk decreased the most with a decrease of 18.2 billion USD, while Larry Page increased the most with 8.3 billion USD.

Elon Musk reduces 18.2 billion USD

Elon Musk continues to hold the position of the richest billionaire in the world with net worth reaching 912.2 billion USD.

Compared to the previous update session, his net worth decreased by 18.2 billion USD, equivalent to 1.96%.

Despite recording the largest decrease in the leading group, Elon Musk still maintains the number one position with a very large gap compared to the second-placed Larry Page.

Currently, the net worth gap between Elon Musk and Larry Page is about 625 billion USD.

Larry Page increases $8.3 billion

Ranked second in the ranking is Larry Page - co-founder of Google - with a net worth of 286.2 billion USD.

Compared to the previous session, Larry Page's net worth increased by $8.3 billion, equivalent to 2.97%.

This increase helps Larry Page continue to consolidate his second position in the list of the richest people in the world.

Jeff Bezos reduces 2.9 billion USD

Jeff Bezos - Amazon's founder - currently ranks third with a net worth of 270.2 billion USD.

According to Forbes, his net worth decreased by 2.9 billion USD, equivalent to 1.05% compared to the previous update session.

After the latest fluctuation, Jeff Bezos still maintains third place, standing above Michael Dell with a gap of about 6.3 billion USD.

Michael Dell reduces $12.6 billion

Michael Dell is currently fourth in the rankings with a net worth of 263.9 billion USD.

Compared to the previous session, his net worth decreased by 12.6 billion USD, equivalent to 4.55%.

This is the largest percentage reduction in the top 5 richest billionaires in the world in this update.

Sergey Brin increases $7.6 billion

Fifth in the list is Sergey Brin - co-founder of Google - with a net worth of 263.4 billion USD.

Compared to the previous session, Sergey Brin's net worth increased by 7.6 billion USD, equivalent to 2.96%.

Currently, Sergey Brin is only about 500 million USD behind Michael Dell, showing that the gap between fourth and fifth positions is very close.

In total, Elon Musk, Larry Page, Jeff Bezos, Michael Dell and Sergey Brin own a total net worth of about 1, 994.9 billion USD.

In the top 5 richest people in the world, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin both recorded increased net worth, while Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Michael Dell decreased in the latest update session.

Forbes' billionaire asset ranking is updated in real time, so net asset value can change continuously depending on stock market fluctuations, business valuation and related investments. Data in the article was recorded at 1:35 PM on September 15, 2026 (Vietnam time).

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