Instead, he's worth $200 million.

“As of early 2026, Elon Musk's net worth is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars, with Forbes listing it over $800 billion. The claim that he is worth $200 million is therefore incorrect if referring to his current wealth. However, the figure is a close approximation of his wealth after the sale of PayPal to eBay in 2002. Musk's 11.7% stake in PayPal earned him between $165 million and $180 million, a figure often rounded up to $200 million. Context: The claim omits the crucial context that this figure likely refers to Elon Musk's approximate wealth in 2002 after the sale of PayPal, not his current net worth, which is more than a thousand times greater.”