The richest person in Mexico in October 2026 is Carlos Slim, with a net worth of about $123 billion. Germán Larrea follows at an estimated $68 billion, and no one else in the country comes close to $20 billion. This top 10 ranks Mexico’s wealthiest people by our estimate of their net worth.
| Rank | Name | Net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Slim | About $123 billion |
| 2 | Germán Larrea | About $68 billion |
| 3 | Alejandro Baillères | Est. $19.5 billion |
| 4 | María Asunción Aramburuzabala | Est. $9.1 billion |
| 5 | Carlos Hank Rhon | Est. $4.6 billion |
| 6 | Ricardo Salinas Pliego | Est. $4 billion |
| 7 | Fernando Chico Pardo | Est. $3.8 billion |
| 8 | Antonio del Valle Ruiz | Est. $3.6 billion |
| 9 | Rufino Vigil González | Est. $3.1 billion |
| 10 | David Peñaloza Alanís | Est. $2.7 billion |
1. Carlos Slim: Net worth about $123 billion
Carlos Slim Helú, born on January 28, 1940, comes from a family of Lebanese immigrants and built his fortune after buying distressed companies during Mexico’s 1982 economic crisis. He leads the Grupo Carso conglomerate, and his holdings include the telecom giant América Móvil and the bank Grupo Financiero Inbursa.
He earned 200 pesos a week at 17 working for his father’s company. He has also held stakes in Mexican football clubs including Pachuca and León.
The roughly $123 billion figure was reported in September 2026 and rests on his stakes in América Móvil, Grupo Carso, Inbursa and related companies.
2. Germán Larrea: Net worth about $68 billion
Germán Larrea Mota Velasco has been chairman, president and CEO of Grupo México since 1994. He has chaired Southern Copper since 1999 and has led the railroad business Grupo Ferroviario Mexicano since 1997.
A January 2026 estimate of about $68 billion covers his holdings in Grupo México and its subsidiaries, though published numbers vary.
3. Alejandro Baillères: Estimated net worth $19.5 billion
Alejandro Baillères Gual is part of the family behind Grupo BAL, a business group reported to include the mining companies Peñoles and Fresnillo, the El Palacio de Hierro department stores and the insurer GNP.
The family wealth is shared among relatives.
We put his personal share of the family wealth at around $19.5 billion, anchored in the listed Grupo BAL companies.
4. María Asunción Aramburuzabala: Estimated net worth $9.1 billion
María Asunción Aramburuzabala, known as Mariasun, is the daughter of Pablo Aramburuzabala, an executive at the brewer Grupo Modelo who died in 1995. Her family kept its Modelo stake in the years that followed.
She chairs the venture capital firm Tresalia Capital.
Our roughly $9.1 billion rests on the family’s Modelo-related wealth and her own investments.
5. Carlos Hank Rhon: Estimated net worth $4.6 billion
Carlos Hank Rhon, born in 1947, is the son of the late politician Carlos Hank González. His wealth comes largely from the sale of his financial firm Grupo Financiero Interacciones to Banorte, along with the diversified Grupo Hermes.
A 2022 estimate of $4.4 billion is the starting point, and we nudge it to about $4.6 billion.
6. Ricardo Salinas Pliego: Estimated net worth $4 billion
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, born in 1955, runs Grupo Salinas, whose businesses include Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca and TV Azteca. He became CEO of Grupo Elektra in 1987, succeeding his father.
His fortune was estimated at $13.6 billion in February 2021 and has since fallen sharply.
We settle on roughly $4 billion, built on his Grupo Salinas stakes.
7. Fernando Chico Pardo: Estimated net worth $3.8 billion
Fernando Chico Pardo is reported to be a major shareholder and chairman of the airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR), which runs Cancún and other airports.
Our $3.8 billion comes from his ASUR stake and other investments.
8. Antonio del Valle Ruiz: Estimated net worth $3.6 billion
Banker and industrialist Antonio del Valle Ruiz is chairman of the chemicals company Mexichem, now Orbia, and is associated with the 2002 sale of Grupo Financiero Bital to HSBC.
A 2015 estimate of $4.2 billion is the anchor, and we estimate roughly $3.6 billion today.
9. Rufino Vigil González: Estimated net worth $3.1 billion
Rufino Vigil González is reported to lead the steel and metal products group Industrias CH.
His wealth rests on the group’s growth.
We estimate about $3.1 billion, resting on his stake in Industrias CH.
10. David Peñaloza Alanís: Estimated net worth $2.7 billion
David Peñaloza Alanís is reported to be the controlling shareholder of the infrastructure group Pinfra, which grew out of the construction firm Grupo Tribasa.
Pinfra operates toll roads and other infrastructure.
The $2.7 billion figure is our estimate of his Pinfra stake.
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Who is the richest person in Mexico in 2026?
Carlos Slim is the richest person in Mexico, with a net worth of about $123 billion, as reported in September 2026.
How much is Carlos Slim worth?
His net worth is about $123 billion as reported in September 2026, mostly from stakes in América Móvil, Grupo Carso and Inbursa.
Who is the second richest person in Mexico?
Germán Larrea, who controls Grupo México, is second with an estimated $68 billion.
Who joined or moved up on this list since 2014?
Fernando Chico Pardo, Rufino Vigil González and David Peñaloza Alanís are new entrants. Ricardo Salinas Pliego has dropped down the list as his fortune has fallen.
Who dropped off the top 10?
Entries are re-ranked as fortunes change, and several names from older lists no longer make the top 10.
How are the figures estimated?
We estimate each person’s stakes in listed and private companies. Figures are our own approximate estimates in US dollars.
How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
Private holdings were treated conservatively where evidence was thin.
Last updated: October 2026.
