Cofounder, Meta Platforms — Real-time net worth: $230.2B (change +$2.5B, +1.06%) as of 4/29/26. Ranked #5 in the world; previously listed at $222B on 3/10/26.
About Mark Zuckerberg
At 19, while a Harvard undergraduate, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook in 2004 as a project to link names with classmates’ photos. He guided the company through rapid growth, led its 2012 IPO, and has overseen its evolution into Meta Platforms. Zuckerberg retains roughly 13% ownership of the company. In 2021 Facebook rebranded as Meta to emphasize a strategic shift toward building the metaverse. In 2015 he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, pledged to donate 99% of their Meta stake over their lifetimes through philanthropy.
Personal stats
Age: 41
Source of wealth: Facebook / Meta (self-made)
Self-made score: 8
Philanthropy score: 2
Residence: Palo Alto, California
Citizenship: United States
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Education: Harvard University (dropout)
Career and company notes
Zuckerberg turned a dorm-room social network into one of the world’s largest tech companies. Meta’s core business is advertising across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other products, generating the majority of its revenue. Over time the company has expanded into mobile, virtual reality (through Oculus), augmented reality, and AI-driven features, positioning investments in AR/VR and the metaverse as long-term bets on how people will connect and interact.
Wealth and influence
Zuckerberg’s net worth moves with Meta’s stock and broader market trends. His concentrated equity stake has kept him among the richest tech founders globally. Beyond personal wealth, his influence touches corporate strategy, technology policy, and philanthropy. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative focuses on education, scientific research, and community programs, reflecting the couple’s stated goals to use their resources for social impact.
Wealth history
A historical chart of Zuckerberg’s net worth reflects market swings, stock transactions, and the impact of Meta’s strategic decisions and rebranding efforts.
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