Elon Musk and Pham Nhat Vuong rank among top billionaires aged 50–59

According to Forbes real-time billionaire rankings updated on October 18, 2026, Elon Musk remains the world's wealthiest person with an estimated net worth of $908.5 billion. Musk, the leader of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, saw significant wealth fluctuations in 2026 following the SpaceX stock listing on Nasdaq in June. At the time of the SpaceX trading debut, Musk's wealth briefly surpassed $1 trillion.

In the specific age demographic of 50–59, Musk holds the top position. Within this same age group, Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong ranks among the top 10 wealthiest individuals, with a net worth of $33.8 billion. Globally, Pham Nhat Vuong is ranked 68th. Other notable billionaires in the 50–59 age bracket include Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin.