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Kylie Jenner's first billionaire Forbes cover was later revised down to $700M.
Mexico's richest person has amassed $81 billion primarily through telecommunications monopolies, making him wealthier than most countries' GDP. His Grupo Carso empire controls everything from phones to construction, with telecom revenues alone generating billions annually despite increased competition.
Where the Money Comes From
Estimated Total
$81.0B
Current Net Worth
$81.0B
What They Kept
100%
How Much Does Carlos Slim Make?
$8100.0M
Per Year
$675.0M
Per Month
$155.8M
Per Week
$22.2M
Per Day
$924,658
Per Hour
$15,411
Per Minute
Estimated based on net worth of $81.0B over career span. Actual earnings vary by year.
Why $81.0B is above expected
Carlos Slim's $81 billion fortune represents one of the most dominant business empires in Latin America, built on controlling Mexico's telecommunications infrastructure for decades. His América Móvil subsidiary serves over 250 million customers across 17 countries, generating an estimated $35 billion annually from mobile and broadband services. This concentration of wealth came from strategic privatization acquisitions in the 1990s and regulatory advantages, though recent competition from newcomers has pressured margins.
Beyond telecom, Slim's Grupo Carso portfolio diversifies aggressively into retail (Sears Mexico, Office Depot), construction (Construcciones Inbursa), and financial services. The conglomerate's retail division generates roughly $12 billion yearly, though e-commerce disruption poses significant risks to traditional department store revenues. His financial arm, Inbursa, holds substantial banking assets and provides additional wealth accumulation through credit services across Mexico.
Slim's philanthropic activities through the Carlos Slim Foundation have distributed billions toward education and health initiatives, positioning him as Latin America's de facto development banker. However, his wealth concentration and historical dominance in telecom have drawn regulatory scrutiny from Mexico's Competition Commission, potentially impacting future revenue growth. At 84 years old, succession planning and asset diversification will determine whether his empire maintains its competitive moat against digital disruption.
How Does Slim Compare?
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