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2026 Forbes Brazil billionaire rankings

Overview

Forbes has released its 2026 ranking of the wealthiest individuals in Brazil, identifying 255 billionaires with a combined net worth of R$ 1.86 trillion. This collective wealth represents approximately 14.6% of Brazil’s 2025 estimated GDP.

Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook, remains the wealthiest individual in the country for the fourth consecutive year with an estimated fortune of R$ 162.9 billion. While he maintains the top position, he experienced a significant absolute decrease of R$ 64.1 billion due to fluctuations in Meta’s stock value.

Vicky Safra and family hold second place with R$ 130.6 billion, and Jorge Paulo Lemann and family rank third with R$ 103.5 billion. Other high-ranking individuals include André Esteves of BTG Pactual in fourth and Fernando Roberto Moreira Salles in fifth.

Significant shifts within the top tier include Ricardo Castellar de Faria, known as the ‘Egg King’ and founder of Granja Faria, who moved from 21st to 10th place following a 79.08% increase in his wealth, now valued at R$ 35.1 billion. Other notable figures in the top ten include Miguel Krigsner of O Boticário.

Five new names debuted on the list, led by Luana Lopes Lara, the wealthiest newcomer with R$ 13.4 billion, and Ari de Sá Cavalcante Neto. Iris Abravanel, widow of presenter Silvio Santos, joined the list at 63rd place with an estimated net worth of R$ 3.4 billion following an inheritance from her late husband.

Overall, the 2026 list reflects diverse wealth origins across technology, finance, beverages, agribusiness, and cosmetics. While approximately 57.25% of the listed billionaires saw an increase in wealth, 30.2% experienced a decline.

Entities

Eduardo Saverin · Forbes Brasil · Jorge Paulo Lemann · Forbes · Meta

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Eduardo Saverin leads 2026 Forbes ranking of Brazil's wealthiest individuals

    Eduardo Saverin remains Brazil's wealthiest person for the fourth year running with R$ 162.9 billion, according to the 2026 Forbes ranking, despite a decline in Meta-related assets.

  2. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Iris Abravanel joins Forbes Brazil billionaires list with R$ 3.4 billion

    Iris Abravanel, widow of Silvio Santos, joined the 2026 Forbes Brazil billionaires list with a net worth of R$ 3.4 billion, ranking 63rd overall.

  3. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 23 sources
    Eduardo Saverin leads Forbes 2026 list of Brazilian billionaires

    Forbes Brasil's 2026 billionaire list names Eduardo Saverin as the wealthiest Brazilian (R$ 162.9B), followed by Vicky Safra and Jorge Paulo Lemann. The list features 255 billionaires totaling R$ 1.86 trillion.

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