Jeff Bezos hits world’s 2nd-richest status as net worth rises $122 billion in 2026
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has emerged as the world's second-richest person after his net worth increased by $122 billion over the past year. The post Jeff Bezos hits world’s 2nd-richest status as net worth rises $122 billion in 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has climbed to the world's second-richest person, with his net worth soaring by $122 billion over the past year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Bezos' wealth now stands at an impressive $372 billion, marking a 48.7% increase from 2025. Currently, he surpasses Alphabet co-founder Larry Page, trailing only behind Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, whose fortune is estimated at $1.02 trillion.
The rise in Bezos' wealth is attributed to the growing valuations of privately held space exploration companies, which have significantly contributed to the fortunes of top technology entrepreneurs.
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