Elon Musk's net worth is $1.2 trillion. He is the world's first person to achieve the $1 trillion milestone. His annual income is approximately ₹95,65,48,08,45,655. His monthly income is estimated at ₹8,55,65,78,58,789. Elon Musk's height is 6 ft 2 inches (1.88 m). He is the new richest man in the world, surpassing Jeff Bezos.
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Elon Reeve Musk |
| Profession(s) | Businessman, Investor, Engineer, Entrepreneur |
| Famous For | CEO of Tesla & SpaceX; Owner of X (Twitter); Founder of The Boring Company; Co-founder of Neuralink & OpenAI |
| Net Worth | $1.2 trillion (approx.) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m / 188 cm) |
| Gender | Male |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 28 June 1971 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 54 Years |
| Birthplace | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | South African, Canadian, American |
| College/University | University of Pennsylvania; Queen's University |
| Education | Bachelor of Physics (1995) |
| Hobbies | Reading, Gaming, Technology |
Family
| Father | Errol Musk (Engineer & Pilot) |
| Mother | Maye Musk (Model & Dietitian) |
| Children | Kai Musk, Griffin Musk, Damian Musk, Saxon Musk, Xavier Musk, X Æ A-XII Musk, and others |
| Ex-Wife | Talulah Riley (divorced 2016; married 2013–2016) |
Career
Elon Musk is the CEO, CTO, and Chief Designer of SpaceX; the CEO and Chief Product Architect of Tesla Motors; and the chairman of SolarCity. He is also the founder of The Boring Company and X.com (now PayPal). He is the co-founder of Neuralink, OpenAI, and Zip2.
He owns 48% of SpaceX shares and 20% of Tesla shares. He did not take any salary as CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, but he is still the richest person in the world.
Since 1 January 2020, Elon Musk has earned approximately $16 million per hour. His net worth has increased by $100 billion in that period.
Companies Founded by Elon Musk
| Zip2 | Founded 1995; sold to Compaq for $307 million |
| X.com (PayPal) | Founded 1999; acquired by eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion |
| SpaceX | Founded 2002 with $100 million |
| Tesla | Joined 2003; CEO since 2008 |
| SolarCity | Founded 2006; merged with Tesla in 2016 |
| OpenAI | Co-founded 2015 |
| Neuralink | Co-founded 2016 (brain-AI interface) |
| The Boring Company | Founded 2016 (tunnel construction) |
Elon Musk Twitter (X) Acquisition
- April 5, 2022: Elon Musk bought a 9.2% stake in Twitter and became its largest shareholder.
- April 14, 2022: He made an offer to buy Twitter for $43 billion.
- April 15, 2022: Vanguard Holdings acquired a 10.3% stake, dethroning Musk as the largest shareholder.
- April 25, 2022: Twitter accepted Elon Musk's buyout deal for $44 billion at $54.20 per share.
Elon Musk said he bought Twitter for one main reason: freedom of speech. He stated, "I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter because that is what free speech means."
Elon Musk Net Worth History
| January 2020 (start) | $28 billion |
| July 10, 2020 | Crossed $70 billion for the first time |
| November 17, 2020 | Exceeded $100 billion; surpassed Mark Zuckerberg as 3rd richest person |
| November 24, 2020 | Exceeded $128 billion; surpassed Bill Gates as 2nd richest person |
| January 7, 2021 | Overtook Jeff Bezos as the world's richest person ($190 billion) |
| January 10, 2021 | First person in modern history to surpass $200 billion |
| End of 2020 | $170 billion |
| Current (2026) | $1.2 trillion — world's first trillionaire milestone |
Elon Musk's $12.7 Billion Share Sale
Elon Musk sold $12.7 billion worth of shares in just 5 days. He made this decision by creating a poll on Twitter. He said:
"Much is made lately of unrealized gains being a means of tax avoidance, so I propose selling 10% of my Tesla stock. I will abide by the results of this poll, whichever way it goes."
The poll result was 57.9% in favor. He honored the result and sold the shares — proving he is a man of his word.
Elon Musk's Early Life
Elon Musk studied very hard from an early age and always read books. At the age of 10, he became very interested in computers. At the age of 12, he learned computer programming and created a game named Blaster. He sold it to PC & Office Technology for $500.
He read Isaac Asimov books from an early age, which sparked his interest in technology. During school, he was bullied — one day he was pushed down the stairs and beaten until he fainted, putting him in the hospital for several days.
At the age of 17, Elon Musk began his graduation from Queen's University. He studied there for 2 years and then transferred to the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his graduation with a Bachelor of Physics in 1995.
Startup of SpaceX and Tesla
In 2002, Elon Musk created SpaceX with $100 million. SpaceX builds space-launching products. In an interview, he said he is ready to settle human beings on Mars by 2030.
In 2003, Elon Musk, along with two others, started Tesla. Since 2008, he has served as Tesla's CEO. Tesla is best known for its electric cars.
In 2006, Elon Musk played a leading role in founding his cousin's company, SolarCity. In 2013, SolarCity became the second-biggest company providing solar power systems in the USA. In 2016, SolarCity merged with Tesla.
In 2015, Elon Musk started an Artificial Intelligence (AI) company (OpenAI). In 2016, he co-founded Neuralink, a company working on combining the human brain with artificial intelligence.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Elon Musk
- He is the world's first person to reach the $1 trillion net worth milestone.
- He pays approximately $11 billion in taxes — the highest taxpayer in the USA and possibly worldwide.
- He is a man of his word — he honored a Twitter poll result and sold $12.7 billion in shares.
- He created his first video game, Blaster, at age 12 and sold it for $500.
- He does not take any salary as CEO of SpaceX and Tesla.
- He has been married multiple times, including to Talulah Riley (2013–2016).
- He is a major advocate for Dogecoin and cryptocurrency.
- His Twitter (X) handle is @elonmusk.
- He has owned multiple mansions and sold most of his physical possessions in 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Elon Musk's net worth?
Elon Musk's net worth is estimated at $1.2 trillion as of 2026. He is the world's first trillionaire.
What is Elon Musk's age?
Elon Musk is 54 years old as of 2026. He was born on June 28, 1971.
What is Elon Musk's height?
Elon Musk is approximately 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m or 188 cm) tall.
What companies does Elon Musk own?
Elon Musk owns or leads Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter), The Boring Company, Neuralink, and xAI. He co-founded OpenAI and Zip2 (later PayPal).
How much did Elon Musk buy Twitter for?
Elon Musk bought Twitter (now X) for $44 billion in April 2022 at $54.20 per share.
Where was Elon Musk born?
Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. He later became a citizen of Canada and the United States.
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