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Posted October 2, 2025 at 9:45 am
Elon Musk just made history. The Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX visionary officially became the first person to surpass $500 billion in net worth, a figure so enormous it exceeds the GDP of roughly 83% of the world’s nations. Only about 28–32 countries boast economies larger than Musk’s fortune, which dwarfs global heavyweights such as Japan, Germany, and India.
Musk’s meteoric wealth is powered mainly by Tesla. Holding around 15.3% of the company, his Tesla stake has surged by $63.9 billion in just over a month, thanks to the stock’s 37.6% jump from $333.87 in August to $459.46 today. That spike alone added 12.8% to his total net worth, while his Tesla holdings now represent nearly 47% of Musk’s fortune.
Compare Musk’s fortune to that of countries, and the scale is staggering. Nations like Bangladesh ($467 billion), Denmark ($450 billion), and Malaysia ($445 billion) all have smaller economies than Musk’s personal wealth, per the IMF’s 2025 data.
Even some advanced economies, including Norway ($504 billion) and Singapore ($565 billion), only barely exceed his net worth, highlighting the concentration of wealth in a single individual.
Musk’s $500 billion milestone isn’t just a personal triumph; it’s a striking illustration of the power of tech and EV disruption to create unprecedented value.
Tesla remains the backbone of that wealth, proving that even in a world of trillion-dollar economies, a single visionary backed by a high-margin company can eclipse entire nations.
For investors, this is a reminder that Tesla’s stock moves aren’t just company news — they’re macroeconomic events in miniature, shaping fortunes on a scale few can imagine.
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Originally Posted October 2, 2025 – Elon Musk’s Wealth Now Dwarfs The GDP Of 83% Of Countries
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