Comparison
Bill Gates vs Carlos Slim net worth
Bill Gates has the higher latest estimate, $117 billion (October 2026) against $116 billion for Carlos Slim (October 2026), a gap of $0.7 billion.
| Bill Gates | Carlos Slim | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest estimate | $117B | $116B |
| As of | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Source | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires |
| Rank | 16 | 17 |
| Change vs previous estimate | -$11.2B | -$8.9B |
| Age | 70 | 86 |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Industry | Technology | Diversified |
| Source of wealth | Microsoft, Cascade Investment | América Móvil, Grupo Carso |
| Self-made | Yes | Yes |
| Dated estimates on record | 32 | 20 |
- Latest estimate
- $117B$116B
- As of
- Oct 2026Oct 2026
- Source
- Forbes Real-Time BillionairesForbes Real-Time Billionaires
- Rank
- 1617
- Change vs previous estimate
- -$11.2B-$8.9B
- Age
- 7086
- Country
- United StatesMexico
- Industry
- TechnologyDiversified
- Source of wealth
- Microsoft, Cascade InvestmentAmérica Móvil, Grupo Carso
- Self-made
- YesYes
- Dated estimates on record
- 3220
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Who is richer, Bill Gates or Carlos Slim?
Bill Gates has the higher latest estimate, $117 billion (October 2026) against $116 billion for Carlos Slim (October 2026), a gap of $0.7 billion.
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