Hong Kong is home to more than 60 billionaires, with much of the wealth tied to real estate. How many billionaires are in Hong Kong, and who is the richest? As of 2026, Li Ka-shing leads with a net worth of around $45.1 billion through CK Hutchison and CK Asset Holdings. This guide profiles the nation's wealthiest and where they live.
Hong Kong is home to many ultra-wealthy billionaires, with Li Ka-shing leading the pack with a net worth of around $45.1 billion as of 2026. The top 5 billionaires and billionaire families in Hong Kong are Li Ka-shing, Peter & Martin Lee and family, Henry Cheng and family, the Lee siblings of Lee Kum Kee, and Kwong Siu-hing, with their wealth coming largely from real estate, jewelry and consumer goods.
How many billionaires are in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is home to more than 60 billionaires. The 50 richest had a combined net worth of roughly $366 billion on the 2026 Forbes Hong Kong rich list.
Top 5 Billionaires in Hong Kong 2026
Who has the highest net worth in Hong Kong?
1. Li Ka-shing
Li Ka-shing is a self-made male billionaire born in 1928. As of 2026, his net worth was estimated at around $45.1 billion, keeping him Hong Kong’s richest person for a sixth straight year. His business interests span a variety of industries through CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings, including diversified investments, real estate, ports, infrastructure and retail. He is known for his astute business practices and investments, which have earned him a reputation as one of the most successful businessmen in the world.
2. Peter & Martin Lee and family
Peter Lee Ka-kit and Martin Lee Ka-shing are the heirs to Henderson Land Development, having taken over from their father, founder Lee Shau Kee, who died in March 2025. As of 2026, the family’s net worth was estimated at around $34.9 billion. Their wealth comes primarily from the real estate industry through Henderson Land and related property and infrastructure interests in Hong Kong and mainland China.
3. Henry Cheng and family
Henry Cheng Kar-shun is a non-self-made billionaire who chairs his family’s flagship companies. As of 2026, the family’s net worth was estimated at around $26.1 billion, rising sharply as shares in Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group climbed on higher gold prices. The family’s wealth is sourced from real estate through New World Development, one of Hong Kong’s “big four” developers, and from the Chow Tai Fook jewelry business.
4. Lee siblings (Lee Kum Kee)
The Lee siblings are the heirs to the Lee Kum Kee Group, the consumer-goods business best known for its oyster sauce and other condiments. As of 2026, the family’s net worth was estimated at around $17.6 billion. Their wealth is sourced from the Lee Kum Kee sauce and health-products business along with property and investment interests.
5. Kwong Siu-hing
Kwong Siu-hing was born in 1929 and is a female non-self-made billionaire, the widow of Sun Hung Kai Properties co-founder Kwok Tak-seng. As of 2026, her net worth was estimated at around $17.5 billion. Her wealth is sourced from real estate through Sun Hung Kai Properties, one of Hong Kong’s largest developers, and its associated industries.
Sources:
Forbes Billionaires List 2026
VnExpress — Hong Kong’s 5 richest billionaires (2026)
List of Hong Kong people by net worth
Last updated: June 19, 2026
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