Top 10 Richest People in Indonesia: January 2026
At the beginning of 2026, Prajogo Pangestu leads the list of Indonesia’s richest individuals. His fortune, as reported by Forbes on January 2, 2026, is estimated at $39 billion, equivalent to approximately 643.5 trillion Indonesian rupiahs. The major sources of his wealth are Barito Pacific Group and Chandra Asri, which operate in energy and petrochemical sectors. Following him is Low Tuck Kwong with a wealth of $22.3 billion, primarily derived from coal mining through his Bayan Resources company. The list also features the Hartono brothers and other billionaires engaged in various industries, from finance to technology. These prominent business figures demonstrate resilience in traditional Indonesian industries like coal, real estate, and finance. The Forbes list reveals that while the economy may fluctuate, key market players linked to natural resources and finance maintain their leadership positions. These billionaires not only reflect the country’s economic conditions but also highlight trends influencing the development of entire sectors.
