Taylor Swift has achieved a new monumental milestone in her career. She is now officially the world’s richest female musician, according to Forbes. The pop icon’s net worth is estimated at $1.6 billion. This places her ahead of the previous titleholder, Rihanna, whose net worth is $1.4 billion.
A significant portion of Swift’s fortune stems directly from her music. Forbes estimates $600 million is tied to royalties and touring revenue. Her valuable music catalogue alone is valued at approximately $600 million. She also owns a substantial real estate portfolio.
Swift owns five properties across the United States. These homes are collectively worth an estimated $125 million. Her financial empire continues to demonstrate remarkable growth and diversification. Rihanna retains the second spot, with her wealth largely built on her Fenty Beauty and Savage x Fenty brands.
There truly was magic in the *eras*✨ I can’t wait for you guys to see the first two episodes of The End of an Era and relive The Eras Tour | The Final Show TOMORROW on @DisneyPlus starting 12am PT / 3am ET pic.twitter.com/ngT3dZerCE
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 11, 2025Forbes first reported Swift’s billionaire status in October 2023. The explosive success of her Eras Tour was a primary driver. That global tour, which began in March 2023, became the highest-grossing tour in history. It has earned over $1 billion in revenue worldwide.
According to Rolling Stone, Swift sold roughly 4.3 million tickets by December 2023. The average ticket price was $238. Beyond touring, her strategic business moves have fortified her wealth. She has been re-recording her first five albums since 2021 to reclaim ownership of her master recordings.
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Her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, was a massive commercial success. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart upon its April 2024 release. The album remained at the top for an impressive 15 consecutive weeks. It sold over 2.4 million copies in just the first half of the year.
