As of June 2026, the richest person in Colombia is Jaime Gilinski Bacal with an estimated net worth of $15.9B (Banking). Colombia has 4 billionaire(s) on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list; the full ranking is below and updates automatically.
Key takeaways
- Richest in Colombia: Jaime Gilinski Bacal — $15.9B.
- Colombia has 4 Forbes billionaire(s), worth $44.6B combined.
- Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, auto-updated June 2026.



Richest People in Colombia 2026: Billionaires & Net Worth — full list
| # | Name | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaime Gilinski Bacal | $15.9B | Banking |
| 2 | David Velez & family | $12.8B | Fintech |
| 3 | Luis Carlos Sarmiento | $11.0B | Banking |
| 4 | Beatriz Davila de Santo Domingo | $4.9B | Beer |
Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires — auto-updated June 2026. Net worth changes daily; verify before citing.
How this ranking works
This list shows every Colombia citizen on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires feed, ranked by net worth. Forbes re-estimates each fortune as markets move; private-company stakes are estimates, so figures vary by day. Last updated June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest person in Colombia?
Jaime Gilinski Bacal — $15.9B (Forbes, June 2026).
How many billionaires does Colombia have?
4 on Forbes' current real-time list.

