Comparison
Jim Walton vs Bill Gates net worth
Jim Walton has the higher latest estimate, $137 billion (October 2026) against $117 billion for Bill Gates (October 2026), a gap of $19.7 billion.
| Jim Walton | Bill Gates | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest estimate | $137B | $117B |
| As of | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Source | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires |
| Rank | 13 | 16 |
| Change vs previous estimate | +$81.9B | -$11.2B |
| Age | 78 | 70 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Industry | Retail | Technology |
| Source of wealth | Walmart (inherited) | Microsoft, Cascade Investment |
| Self-made | No | Yes |
| Dated estimates on record | 9 | 32 |
- Latest estimate
- $137B$117B
- As of
- Oct 2026Oct 2026
- Source
- Forbes Real-Time BillionairesForbes Real-Time Billionaires
- Rank
- 1316
- Change vs previous estimate
- +$81.9B-$11.2B
- Age
- 7870
- Country
- United StatesUnited States
- Industry
- RetailTechnology
- Source of wealth
- Walmart (inherited)Microsoft, Cascade Investment
- Self-made
- NoYes
- Dated estimates on record
- 932
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Who is richer, Jim Walton or Bill Gates?
Jim Walton has the higher latest estimate, $137 billion (October 2026) against $117 billion for Bill Gates (October 2026), a gap of $19.7 billion.
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