Richest Singaporeans in 2024!

Here is a list of billionaires in Singapore with data like net worth, change in net worth, sources of income, and their nationality:

1.
Li Xiting
Age
73
Net worth
15.3 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
medical devices
country
Shenzhen, Singapore
2.
Goh Cheng Liang
Age
97
Net worth
11.3 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Paints
country
Singapore, Singapore
3.
Philip Ng
Age
65
Net worth
7.0 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real Estate
country
Singapore, Singapore
4.
Robert Ng
Age
72
Net worth
6.9 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real estate
country
Singapore, Singapore
5.
Jason Chang
Age
80
Net worth
6.7 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Electronics
country
Taipei, Singapore
6.
Zhang Yong
Age
54
Net worth
5.8 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Restaurants
country
Singapore, Singapore
7.
Forrest Li
Age
46
Net worth
4.7 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Gaming
country
Singapore, Singapore
8.
Jason Jiang
Age
51
Net worth
3.6 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Advertising
country
Shanghai, Singapore
9.
Kwek Leng Beng
Age
83
Net worth
3.3 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Diversified
country
Singapore, Singapore
10.
Choo Chong Ngen
Age
71
Net worth
3.2 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Hotels
country
Singapore, Singapore
11.
Gang Ye
Age
44
Net worth
3.0 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Gaming
country
Singapore, Singapore
12.
Kuok Khoon Hong
Age
74
Net worth
2.7 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Palm oil
country
Singapore, Singapore
13.
Kwek Leng Kee
Age
69
Net worth
2.4 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Diversified
country
Singapore, Singapore
14.
Liang Xinjun
Age
56
Net worth
2.4 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Investments
country
Singapore, Singapore
15.
Shu Ping
Age
54
Net worth
2.1 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Restaurants
country
Singapore, Singapore
16.
Sam Goi
Age
77
Net worth
2.1 B
Change
0.14 %
Source
Frozen foods
country
Singapore, Singapore
17.
Oei Hong Leong
Age
76
Net worth
1.9 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Investments
country
Singapore, Singapore
18.
Peter Lim
Age
71
Net worth
1.8 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Investments
country
Singapore, Singapore
19.
Zhao Tao
Age
58
Net worth
1.8 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Pharmaceuticals
country
Xi'an, Singapore
20.
Asok Kumar Hiranandani
Age
69
Net worth
1.7 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real estate
country
Singapore, Singapore
21.
Wee Ee Cheong
Age
71
Net worth
1.6 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Banking
country
Singapore, Singapore
22.
Kwee Liong Phing
Age
66
Net worth
1.6 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real estate
country
Singapore, Singapore
23.
Kwee Liong Seen
Age
71
Net worth
1.6 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real estate
country
Singapore, Singapore
24.
Kwee Liong Keng
Age
78
Net worth
1.6 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real estate
country
Singapore, Singapore
25.
Kwee Liong Tek
Age
77
Net worth
1.6 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real estate
country
Singapore, Singapore
26.
Kishin RK
Age
41
Net worth
1.6 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real estate, hotels
country
Singapore, Singapore
27.
Raj Kumar
Age
70
Net worth
1.6 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real estate, hotels
country
Singapore, Singapore
28.
Ron Sim
Age
65
Net worth
1.5 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Retail
country
Singapore, Singapore
29.
Koh Wee Meng
Age
61
Net worth
1.5 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real estate, hotels
country
Singapore, Singapore
30.
Kwek Leng Keow
Age
72
Net worth
1.4 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Diversified
country
Singapore, Singapore
31.
Kwek Leng Peck
Age
68
Net worth
1.4 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Diversified
country
Singapore, Singapore
32.
Wee Ee Chao
Age
68
Net worth
1.3 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Banking
country
Singapore, Singapore
33.
Wee Ee Lim
Age
62
Net worth
1.3 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Banking
country
Singapore, Singapore
34.
Min-Liang Tan
Age
46
Net worth
1.3 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
gaming
country
Singapore, Singapore
35.
Chua Thian Poh
Age
76
Net worth
1.1 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Real estate
country
Singapore, Singapore
36.
Michael Kum
Age
79
Net worth
1.1 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
Hotels
country
Singapore, Singapore
37.
John Lim
Age
68
Net worth
1.1 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
real estate
country
Singapore, Singapore
38.
Yao Hsiao Tung
Age
84
Net worth
1.0 B
Change
0.00 %
Source
manufacturing
country
Singapore, Singapore

MobileAppDaily Methodology

While creating a list of the richest people in Singapore seems like an easy task, there are essential hiccups that one might stumble upon. So, we have broken the process of curating this list:

Note: Estimating the accurate wealth of any private personnel can be complex and is subjected to some degree of uncertainty.

Data Sources:

In this step, we picked up all the necessary data. From financial statements to stock market performance. We gathered this data to understand the value of holdings. We also looked for real estate holdings, art collections, and other assets available on the internet to come up with an estimate.

Valuation Technique:

To understand the valuation, we looked for shares held by an individual in publicly traded companies. Furthermore, we checked the private company’s valuation based on cash flow models, multiples of earnings, etc. Adding to it, we also looked at the assets owned by individuals like yachts, real estate, and more.

General FAQs

Who is the richest person in Singapore?

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As of 24th June 2024, Eduardo Saverin is the richest person in Singapore with an evaluation of around $16 billion.

How to be rich in Singapore?

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See, if you want to be rich in Singapore then you can take the usual path. For example, take a good education, specialize in a growing field, make long-term investments, etc. 

However, if you want to be the richest man in Singapore, the story is completely different. For that, you have to be extremely ambitious and understand the risk associated. 

Here are some strategies to help you pursue the dream of becoming the richest man in Singapore:

  • Identify disruptive opportunities
  • Seek things with high-growth potential
  • Execution and timing
  • Become a master investor
  • High-risk and reward strategies

How many billionaires are in Singapore?

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As per Forbes, there are 39 billionaires in Singapore, as of 24th June 2024.

Who are the top 20 richest Singapore billionaires?

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As per an updated list by Wikipedia, the top 20 rich people in Singapore are as follows:

  1. Li Xiting
  2. Goh Cheng Liang
  3. Philip Ng
  4. Robert Ng
  5. Jason Chang
  6. Zhang Yong
  7. Jason Jiang
  8. Forrest Li
  9. Kwek Leng Beng
  10. Choo Chong Ngen
  11. Kuok Khoon Hong
  12. Kwek Leng Kee
  13. Gang Ye
  14. Sam Goi
  15. Liang Xinjun
  16. Zhao Tao
  17. Peter Lim
  18. Oei Hong Leong
  19. Shu Ping
  20. Asok Kumar Hiranandani

What are the factors considered while creating the list of the richest people in Singapore?

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Aside from net worth, there are many other factors to consider the richest Singaporean. For example:

  • Stocks
  • Real Estate
  • Businesses.
     

Does the ranking consider the family wealth?

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Yes, it is considered in many cases especially when the wealth of a family is combined particularly for siblings and spouses.

How has the wealth of the richest people in Singapore changed over time?

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The combined wealth of Singapore’s richest has fluctuated based on the stock prices, their performance, and the economic conditions.

What industries are most represented by the richest people in Singapore?

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Singapore’s richest list typically reflects the economic strength of people from backgrounds like real estate, technology, and finance.

Who is the rising star in the list of the richest people in Singapore?

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One example of a rising star in the Singapore richest list is David Xueling Li. He is the chairman and co-founder of JOYY, a live-streaming and social media platform.

Which is the richest family in Singapore?

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There is no one family that is considered the richest in Singapore. This is because billionaires spread their wealth across borders and in multiple ventures. So, figuring it out would be complex.

What is Tommie Goh Thiam Poh’s net worth?

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The net worth of Tommie Goh Thiam Poh is around $18.7 billion as per Vulcan Post.

Who is the youngest millionaire in Singapore?

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Figuring out the youngest millionaire in Singapore is difficult because the information is not publicly available. However, as of Jun 24, 2024, Kishin RK is considered the youngest billionaire in Singapore, if that is of any value.