Eduardo Saverin Tops Forbes’ 2026 Brazilian Billionaires List Again

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Brazil’s billionaire class has a new—but familiar—leader for 2026. For the third consecutive year, Eduardo Saverin, the 43‑year‑old cofounder of Facebook, ranks as the richest Brazilian in the world, according to the latest Forbes global billionaire list. His fortune is estimated at US$35.9 billion, placing him 59th worldwide.

Brazil’s Top Billionaires in 2026

The new ranking highlights the dominance of figures tied to finance, technology, and major industrial groups.

• Eduardo Saverin — US$35.9B
  Cofounder of Facebook, now based in Singapore. Leads the Brazilian list for the third year in a row and holds the 59th position globally.

• André Esteves — US$20.2B
  The BTG Pactual chairman and former intern‑turned‑banking titan appears in second place among Brazilians and ranks 131st globally.

• Jorge Paulo Lemann — approx. US$19.8B
  At 86, the 3G Capital cofounder remains one of Brazil’s most influential investors, despite recent losses tied to the Americanas retail scandal.

• Fernando and Pedro Moreira Salles
  Heirs to Itaú Unibanco and CBMM, the world’s leading niobium producer, continue to appear among the country’s wealthiest industrial families.

• Jorge Moll Filho
  Founder of Rede D’Or, Brazil’s largest private hospital network, rounding out the top tier of the ranking.

A Growing Presence on the Global Stage

In total, 70 Brazilians appear on the 2026 Forbes billionaire list, reflecting the country’s continued presence among global high‑net‑worth individuals.

The full ranking is available on the Forbes website, detailing fortunes across sectors such as banking, mining, retail, healthcare, and technology.