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, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook in 2004 as a Harvard student project to match names with classmates’ photos. He led the company through rapid growth and took it public in 2012. Zuckerberg retains roughly 13% ownership of the company. In 2021, Facebook rebranded as Meta to emphasize a strategic shift toward the metaverse. In 2015, Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, pledged to give away 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 grew Facebook from a dorm-room social network into one of the world’s largest technology companies, expanding its services into mobile, advertising, virtual reality (via Oculus), and immersive experiences tied to the metaverse. Meta’s business model centers on advertising revenue across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other products, while investments in AR/VR and AI aim to position the company for longer-term shifts in how people connect and interact online.
Wealth and Influence
Zuckerberg’s wealth has fluctuated with Meta’s stock price and broader market trends. His concentrated equity stake has kept him among the richest tech founders globally. Beyond wealth, his influence spans technology policy, corporate strategy, and philanthropic commitments through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which focuses on education, science, and community issues.
Mark Zuckerberg Wealth History
A historical chart tracks Zuckerberg’s net worth over time, reflecting market swings, stock sales, and the impact of Meta’s strategic investments and rebranding efforts.
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