Browse today’s rankings of the wealthiest people and families globally. Discover the net worth, age, and other information about the richest people in the world.

As the new year begins, Africa's wealth ecosystem is already taking shape, with established names consolidating their positions at the top. ・The economic dynamics of Africa are taking shape as 2026 ...

As part of its first-ever accounting of Africa’s 40 richest individuals and families, Forbes examines the philanthropy of the continent’s wealthiest people. While noting that “only a small fraction” ...

Africa, a continent of vast resources and untapped potential, has witnessed a surge in economic growth and prosperity over the years. As economies flourish, a select few individuals have emerged as ...

Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote retains the top spot as Africa's richest man for the sixth year running with an estimated net worth of $12.1 billion. Forbes tweaked its formula a bit this year featuring ...

Africa’s richest individuals recorded a historic surge in wealth in 2025, with the combined net worth of the continent’s billionaires crossing the $100 billion mark for the first time, according ...