Aliko Dangote Net Worth 2026
Aliko Dangote is worth about $55.4 billion, about ₹5.2 lakh crore, on Forbes' real-time ranking on 29 October 2026 1.
What is Aliko Dangote's net worth in 2026?
Forbes' real-time ranking valued Aliko Dangote at about $55.4 billion on 29 October 2026, about ₹5.2 lakh crore at ₹94 to the dollar, according to Legit.ng 1.
| Date | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | $55.4 billion | Forbes real-time via Legit.ng |
| 14 September 2026 | $51.3 billion, 36th | Forbes real-time via Nairametrics |
| September 2026 | $31 billion to $35 billion | Reuters estimate via Black Enterprise |
| End of 2025 | $25.6 billion | Forbes via Legit.ng |
Why did it jump?
A record rally in Dangote Cement shares and the refinery IPO lifted his fortune, which has more than doubled since the end of 2025 12.
Where does his money come from?
Mainly Dangote Cement and the Dangote refinery, within the wider Dangote Group 15.
Frequently asked questions
About $55.4 billion on Forbes' real-time ranking on 29 October 2026.
About ₹5.2 lakh crore at roughly ₹94 to the dollar.
Yes, Forbes' real-time ranking lists him as Africa's richest person.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 Legit.ng, Aliko Dangote's Net Worth Hits $55.4bn, 30 Oct 2026, Forbes real-time $55.4B
2 Nairametrics, Dangote's networth hits $51.3 billion as refinery IPO opens, 14 Sep 2026, Forbes real-time $51.3B
3 Black Enterprise, Africa's richest Aliko Dangote net worth $50B, 18 Sep 2026, Reuters estimate
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