Larry Ellison, co-founder and CTO of Oracle Corporation, is renowned for building one of the world's largest enterprise software companies, specializing in database technology and cloud solutions.
News and publications generally cite his wealth figures based on their value at the time of reporting. This page, however, converts those historical estimates into inflation-adjusted equivalents using the US Consumer Price Index (CPI). This adjustment offers a more accurate understanding of how the real purchasing power of his estimated fortune has evolved.
Explore the chart and data below to visualize the difference between reported wealth and its inflation-adjusted equivalent over time.
Adjusted values use June 2025 dollars as the baseline.
Key Takeaways
Since 2008, Larry Ellison's net worth has grown at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.74%, equivalent to 10.09% after accounting for inflation.
His best year has been 2021, with a net worth growth of 50.55% after accounting for inflation.
In the last 5 years, his nominal net worth increased by 99 billion, a total gain of 106.45% (73.43% inflation-adjusted).
Larry Ellison Net Worth by Year (2008-2025)
The table below provides the estimated inflation-adjusted net worth and its year-over-year percentage change.
Year
Inflation-adjusted Net Worth
Change (%)
2025
$192 billion
32.42%
2024
$145 billion
28%
2023
$113.3 billion
-3.05%
2022
$116.8 billion
5.53%
2021
$110.7 billion
50.55%
2020
$73.5 billion
-6.75%
2019
$78.9 billion
4.94%
2018
$75.1 billion
9.4%
2017
$68.7 billion
17.23%
2016
$58.6 billion
-20.71%
2015
$73.9 billion
12.99%
2014
$65.4 billion
9.85%
2013
$59.5 billion
17.72%
2012
$50.6 billion
-10.71%
2011
$56.6 billion
36.75%
2010
$41.4 billion
22.44%
2009
$33.8 billion
-9.68%
2008
$37.5 billion
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Building a Fortune on Oracle's Dominance
Larry Ellison's wealth is primarily derived from his substantial stake in Oracle Corporation, a company he co-founded and has led for decades. Oracle's success is built on several key pillars:
Dominance in Database Technology: Oracle's relational database software became an industry standard, critical for large enterprises to manage their data. This foundational technology created a strong, recurring revenue stream.
Enterprise Software Ecosystem: Beyond databases, Oracle expanded into a wide array of enterprise software, including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and SCM (Supply Chain Management) systems. These systems are deeply embedded in client operations, creating high switching costs.
Strategic Acquisitions: Oracle has a long history of acquiring other software companies to expand its product portfolio and market share, integrating new technologies and customer bases.
Transition to Cloud Services: Recognizing the shift in the industry, Oracle has been investing heavily in its cloud infrastructure (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - OCI) and Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. This transition is crucial for future growth and competitiveness. The subscription-based model of cloud services can offer a degree of revenue predictability, which can be advantageous in varying economic climates, including inflationary periods.
Business Strategy and Inflation Resilience
Oracle's business model possesses characteristics that can offer resilience against inflationary pressures:
Pricing Power: As a key provider of critical enterprise software and with high switching costs for its customers, Oracle often has significant pricing power. This allows the company to potentially adjust prices to mitigate the impact of rising operational costs during inflationary times.
Indispensable Services: Large organizations rely heavily on Oracle's products for their core operations. This indispensability means that demand is likely to remain relatively stable even if prices increase due to inflation.
Long-Term Contracts: Enterprise software and cloud services often involve multi-year contracts. While these can provide revenue stability, the terms of these contracts regarding price adjustments during inflationary periods are important.
Ellison's Other Ventures
Beyond Oracle, Larry Ellison has made significant investments in other areas:
Real Estate: Ellison is known for his extensive real estate portfolio, including the Hawaiian island of Lanai. Real estate is often considered an asset class that can provide a hedge against inflation, as property values and rental income may rise with general price levels.
Strategic Investments: He has also made significant and timely investments in other public companies. His most notable venture was a large stake in Tesla, which he acquired in 2018. This investment added billions to his net worth and demonstrates a strategy of diversifying his wealth into high-growth companies outside of his own.
Methodology and Data Sources
Net worth estimates are compiled from publicly available data from sources like Forbes and Bloomberg, primarily reflecting known asset values at specific points in time. They should be considered well-informed estimates, not precise accounting values.
We then adjust all historical figures to their equivalent in today's dollars, calculated using the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This methodology provides a more accurate comparison of real purchasing power across different years.