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Zhang Hongfu vs Jonathan Nelson: who is richer?

Zhang Hongfu is richer, with a net worth of $3.57 billion versus Jonathan Nelson's $3.56 billion — a gap of $7.28 million, or 1.00 times as much (as of November 7, 2026).

Zhang Hongfu

Source of wealth: Bubble tea

$3.57B

Jonathan Nelson

Source of wealth: Private equity

$3.56B

Made since you opened this page: $0.00

Side-by-side

Zhang HongfuJonathan Nelson
Net worth$3.57B$3.56B
World rank#1168#1172
Makes per second−$67.84$3.23
Makes per day−$5.86M$279,200
Today+$489+$163
Source of wealthBubble teaPrivate equity
Age4270
CountryChinaUnited States

Net worth by year

YearZhang HongfuJonathan Nelson
2026$7B$3.6B
2025$7B$3.4B
2024—$3.4B
2023—$3.1B
2022—$2.2B
2021—$2B
2020—$1.8B
2019—$1.8B
2018—$2B
2017—$2B
2016—$1.8B
2015—$2.1B

Frequently asked questions

Who is richer, Zhang Hongfu or Jonathan Nelson?

Zhang Hongfu is richer, worth $3.57 billion compared with Jonathan Nelson's $3.56 billion. The difference is $7.28 million.

Who makes more per second, Zhang Hongfu or Jonathan Nelson?

Jonathan Nelson makes more: about $3.23 per second versus −$67.84. Per day that's $279,200 vs −$5.86M.

How many times richer is Zhang Hongfu than Jonathan Nelson?

Zhang Hongfu has about 1.00 times Jonathan Nelson's net worth.