As of the 2026 Forbes list, a record 52 Israelis qualified as billionaires, most residing around Tel Aviv. How many billionaires are in Israel, and who is the richest? The wealthiest is Miriam Adelson, worth about $37.5 billion from the casino and hospitality empire built by her late husband. This guide profiles the nation's wealthiest and where they live.
In Israel, billionaires, primarily residing in Tel Aviv, have amassed fortunes in diverse fields such as casinos and hospitality, shipping, real estate, mobile gaming, technology, and finance. As of 2026, the wealthiest is Miriam Adelson, with a net worth of about $37.5 billion, whose fortune derives from the casino and hospitality empire built by her late husband, Sheldon Adelson. This diversity underscores the varied entrepreneurial and inherited paths that have shaped Israel’s ultra-wealthy.
How many billionaires are in Israel?
As of the 2026 Forbes World’s Billionaires List, a record 52 Israelis qualified as billionaires, with their combined wealth reaching about $308 billion, a roughly 24% increase over the prior year. The majority reside in or around Tel Aviv.
Top 5 Billionaires in Israel 2026
Who has the highest net worth in Israel?
1. Miriam Adelson
As of 2026, Miriam Adelson is worth approximately $37.5 billion, ranking her 56th in the world and first among Israelis. Her wealth is sourced from casinos and hospitality, inherited from her late husband, Sheldon Adelson, founder of Las Vegas Sands.
2. Idan Ofer
As of 2026, Idan Ofer is worth approximately $34.6 billion, ranking him 61st in the world. A son of the late shipping tycoon Sammy Ofer, his source of wealth is shipping, with additional interests in energy, mining, and sports.
3. Eyal Ofer
As of 2026, Eyal Ofer is worth approximately $33.6 billion. The elder brother of Idan Ofer, his source of wealth is shipping and real estate, with further interests in energy and technology.
4. Dmitry Bukhman
As of 2026, Dmitry Bukhman is worth approximately $13.6 billion. He is a self-made billionaire whose source of wealth is mobile gaming: alongside his brother Igor, he co-founded Playrix, the studio behind titles such as Township, Homescapes, and Gardenscapes.
5. Igor Bukhman
As of 2026, Igor Bukhman is worth approximately $13.6 billion. He is a self-made billionaire and co-founder, with his brother Dmitry, of the mobile gaming company Playrix, the source of his wealth.
Sources:
Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2026
Ynetnews: Record 52 Israeli billionaires on the 2026 Forbes list
Last updated: June 19, 2026
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