Robert Budi Hartono’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| 2019 | $18.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 |
| 2020 | $13.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 |
| 2021 | $20.5 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 |
| 2022 | $23.2 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 |
| 2023 | $24.2 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 |
| 2024 | $26.5 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 |
| 2025 | $22.4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 |
| 2026 | $19.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | $13.2 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.
Robert Budi Hartono’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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Robert Budi Hartono has an estimated net worth of $13.2 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Robert Budi Hartono profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is down from a peak of $26.5 billion.
Robert Budi Hartono is an Indonesian businessman best known for Djarum and Bank Central Asia. His family first built its wealth in tobacco. Their late father, Oei Wie Gwan, acquired a bankrupt cigarette company in 1950 and later renamed it Djarum. After a fire in 1963 and their father's death, Robert Budi Hartono and his brother Michael inherited the business and helped turn it into a major clove cigarette company with exports and machine-made brands.
A big part of his fortune now comes from banking. The Hartono brothers bought a stake in Bank Central Asia after the Salim family lost control during the 1997-1998 Asian economic crisis. Family holdings also include Jakarta real estate, electronics brand Polytron, and a stake in Razer. In 2022, they also listed Global Digital Niaga, owner of Blibli, in Indonesia's second-largest IPO of that year, raising $510 million.
How Robert Budi Hartono makes money
Most of Robert Budi Hartono's wealth comes from 2 long-running businesses: tobacco and banking. The family first became rich through Djarum, which remained a major clove cigarette maker after he and his brother took over. Djarum expanded over time with exports starting in 1972 and newer machine-made brands, including Djarum Super in 1981. That tobacco base later gave the family room to invest in bigger assets beyond cigarettes.
The largest piece of the family's fortune now comes from its investment in Bank Central Asia. The Hartonos bought into BCA after the 1997-1998 Asian economic crisis changed control of the bank. Their holdings also stretch into Jakarta real estate, Polytron, and a stake in Razer. In 2022, Global Digital Niaga, which owns Blibli, went public and raised $510 million. In 2025, Polytron also moved into electric vehicles with new car models in Indonesia.
Forbes net worth timeline
Forbes has tracked Robert Budi Hartono's fortune through several swings. It placed him at $18.6 billion in 2019, then $13.6 billion in 2020. The estimate rose to $20.5 billion in 2021, $23.2 billion in 2022, $24.2 billion in 2023, and $26.5 billion in 2024. Those changes came as his wealth stayed tied mainly to Bank Central Asia, while the family also kept broad interests in tobacco, electronics, property, and digital commerce.
The latest Forbes numbers show a lower estimate than the 2024 peak. Forbes put him at $22.4 billion in 2025 and $19.6 billion in 2026. As of October 20, 2026, Forbes' real-time billionaires tracker listed him at $13.2 billion. Even with that drop, the same core businesses remain central: the BCA investment still provides the bulk of the fortune, while Djarum, Polytron, real estate, and Blibli add to the family's overall asset base.
Career and money timeline
- 1950
His father acquired a bankrupt cigarette company that became the base of the family business.
- 1951
The company was renamed Djarum and began selling cigarettes under that brand.
- 1972
Djarum started exporting its products outside Indonesia.
- 1981
Djarum Super was introduced after earlier machine-made cigarette brands.
- 2022
Global Digital Niaga, owner of Blibli, went public and raised $510 million.
- 2025
Polytron entered the EV business in Indonesia with electric car models.
Robert Budi Hartono net worth FAQ
What is Robert Budi Hartono's net worth?
Robert Budi Hartono's net worth is an estimated $13.2 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Robert Budi Hartono profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Robert Budi Hartono get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Banking, tobacco.
Is Robert Budi Hartono a billionaire?
Yes. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimates Robert Budi Hartono is worth $13.2 billion.
How has Robert Budi Hartono's net worth changed?
The earliest published estimate we track is $18.6 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $13.2 billion (October 20, 2026).
What is Robert Budi Hartono's main source of wealth?
Forbes says the bulk of his fortune comes from the family's investment in Bank Central Asia. Tobacco through Djarum is also a major part of the family's business history.
What other businesses are tied to his family holdings?
The family's holdings include Polytron, prime real estate in Jakarta, Global Digital Niaga and its Blibli business, and a stake in Razer.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Robert Budi Hartono profile (October 20, 2026)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019, Robert Budi Hartono profile (March 5, 2019)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020, Robert Budi Hartono profile (April 7, 2020)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, Robert Budi Hartono profile (April 6, 2021)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, Robert Budi Hartono profile (April 5, 2022)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, Robert Budi Hartono profile (April 4, 2023)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Robert Budi Hartono profile (April 2, 2024)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, Robert Budi Hartono profile (April 2025)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Robert Budi Hartono 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, Robert Budi Hartono (accessed October 21, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
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