Elon Musk has become the first individual to surpass $800 billion in net worth, according to Forbes' March 2026 list of the world's richest people. Musk's wealth has reached $839 billion, marking a significant milestone as the world's first person to achieve this level of wealth. Since May 2024, Musk has maintained his position as the world's richest person. The increase in Musk's net worth is attributed to a surge in the valuation of his companies, resulting in a $64 billion increase over the past month alone. Since the start of 2026, his wealth has grown by over $100 billion. Musk's net worth milestones include reaching $500 billion in October 2025 and surpassing $600 billion and $700 billion in December 2025. As of February 2026, his wealth exceeded $800 billion, placing him more than $500 billion ahead of the second-richest person, Larry Page.