Forbes magazine has published its 40th annual global ranking of the world's wealthiest individuals for 2026. The list includes a record number of billionaires – 3,428 people, with their combined wealth reaching $20.1 trillion. Among them are representatives of Armenian origin, working in various countries and industries.
Among the participants in the ranking are Eduardo Eurnekian (891st place, $4.6 billion), Samvel Karapetyan (1044th place, $4.1 billion), Ruben Vardanyan (2858th place, $1.3 billion), as well as Kim Kardashian (2177th place, $1.9 billion), whom the publication categorizes as celebrity billionaires. The list also includes entrepreneurs and investors associated with the technology and financial sectors.
In addition, the ranking includes Albert Avdolyan ($7.1 billion, 557th place), Andrey Andreev ($2.6 billion), Noubar Afeyan ($1.9 billion), and Artyom Khachatryan ($1.8 billion). The growth of their fortunes reflects both the development of global business and the increasing role of investments in technological and infrastructure projects.
