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Carlos Slim vs Warren Buffett

Who is richer—and who do voters respect more?

Warren Buffett has the larger estimated fortune ($144.3B vs $123.3B), while the public-impact ranking measures something different: which billionaire voters believe has contributed more positively. Compare their records and cast your vote.

This matchup is based on public perception from anonymous votes. Pick the person you think had the better impact.

At a glance
Carlos Slim
Warren Buffett
$123.3B
Estimated net worth
$144.3B
América Móvil, Telmex
Main company
Berkshire Hathaway
#25
Public rank
#1
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Matchup result
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Estimated net worth is shown in USD billions. Source estimates: Carlos Slim: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗); Warren Buffett: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗). The public rank and matchup result update as votes change.

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The short case

Case for Carlos
Created millions of jobs; funds cultural institutions
What voters may question: Telmex monopoly kept Mexican internet among world's most expensive; questioned wealth accumulation methods
Case for Warren
decades of philanthropy pledges, donated over 0B so far, avoids ostentatious lifestyle
What voters may question: Berkshire holdings include tobacco, fossil fuels; could do more faster
Carlos Slim
Warren Buffett
1,321
ELO
1,702
17%
Win rate
90%
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7d trend
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