Eyal Ofer’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| 2019 | $9.4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 |
| 2020 | $7.5 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 |
| 2021 | $11.1 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 |
| 2022 | $15.4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 |
| 2023 | $18.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 |
| 2024 | $24 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 |
| 2025 | $28.2 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 |
| 2026 | $33.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | $35.7 billion | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires · Forbes real-time estimate |
Where the money comes from
These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.
Eyal Ofer’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).
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Eyal Ofer has an estimated net worth of $35.7 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Eyal Ofer profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is up from $9.4 billion in 2019.
Eyal Ofer is an Israeli businessman who leads the Monaco-based Ofer Global group. He is chairman of Ofer Global, Zodiac Group and Global Holdings. His business interests span shipping, real estate, technology, banking and energy. He built his career across major maritime segments in the 1980s, then expanded into large property projects and investment platforms in several markets. That mix of assets made him one of Israel’s best-known business figures.
A key turning point came in 1980, when he moved to New York City to start the family real estate business. Through Global Holdings, he invested in Park Avenue South properties and later built a worldwide portfolio of 120 properties, including 15 Central Park West, 50 United Nations Plaza and Vogue House in London. On the shipping side, Zodiac Group grew to about 200 ships. Forbes put his fortune at $35.7 billion on its real-time tracker in October 2026.
How Eyal Ofer makes money
Ofer’s wealth comes mainly from shipping and real estate. He runs Zodiac Group, a London-based ship owning and chartering business that Forbes says now owns and operates roughly 200 ships. He started in international maritime transportation in the 1980s and later became a director of Royal Caribbean Cruises in 1995. Forbes also notes that he holds a stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises, adding another public-market piece to his shipping and cruise exposure.
Real estate is the other major pillar. Global Holdings controls a portfolio of 120 properties around the world, with well-known assets in Manhattan and London. The list includes 15 Central Park West, 50 United Nations Plaza and Vogue House. Beyond property and shipping, Ofer Global is active in technology, banking and energy. His other assets include O.G. Venture Partners, O.G. Energy, and stakes in Mizrahi Tefahot Bank and Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Forbes net worth timeline
Forbes valued Ofer at $9.4 billion in 2019, then $7.5 billion in 2020. After that, the estimate rose to $11.1 billion in 2021 and $15.4 billion in 2022. By 2023, Forbes placed him at $18.9 billion, followed by $24 billion in 2024 and $28.2 billion in 2025. In 2026, Forbes listed him at $33.6 billion on its annual billionaires ranking, showing a long upswing after the 2020 dip.
His 2026 real-time Forbes figure went even higher, reaching $35.7 billion in October 2026. The businesses behind that estimate are spread across several sectors, which helps explain the size of the fortune. Ofer Global is active in shipping, real estate, technology, banking and energy, while the core holdings include Zodiac Group and Global Holdings. Those assets are backed by a large fleet, a broad property portfolio and stakes in public companies.
Career and money timeline
- 1980
He moved to New York City to start the family real estate business.
- 1990
He founded OMNI Offshore Terminals in Singapore.
- 1995
He became a director of Royal Caribbean Cruises.
- 2014
He received honorary lifetime membership from the Baltic Exchange in London.
- 2017
O.G. Venture Partners launched its $150 million Fund I.
- 2018
He joined the Advisory Board of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.
- 2022
O.G. Venture Partners launched its $400 million Fund II.
Eyal Ofer net worth FAQ
What is Eyal Ofer's net worth?
Eyal Ofer's net worth is an estimated $35.7 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Eyal Ofer profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Eyal Ofer get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Real estate, shipping.
Is Eyal Ofer a billionaire?
Yes. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimates Eyal Ofer is worth $35.7 billion.
How has Eyal Ofer's net worth changed?
The earliest published estimate we track is $9.4 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $35.7 billion (October 20, 2026).
What companies are central to Eyal Ofer’s fortune?
The main pieces are Ofer Global, Zodiac Group and Global Holdings. Forbes also notes O.G. Venture Partners, O.G. Energy, and stakes in Mizrahi Tefahot Bank and Royal Caribbean Cruises.
How big is his shipping and property footprint?
Forbes says Zodiac Group owns and operates roughly 200 ships. His Global Holdings real estate portfolio spans 120 properties worldwide.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Eyal Ofer profile (October 20, 2026)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019, Eyal Ofer profile (March 5, 2019)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020, Eyal Ofer profile (April 7, 2020)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, Eyal Ofer profile (April 6, 2021)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, Eyal Ofer profile (April 5, 2022)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, Eyal Ofer profile (April 4, 2023)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Eyal Ofer profile (April 2, 2024)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, Eyal Ofer profile (April 2025)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Eyal Ofer profile (March 10, 2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
- Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Eyal Ofer (accessed October 22, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
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