Taylor Swift Is A Certified Billionaire According to 'Forbes'—Here's What We Know About Her Net Worth (2024)

Look, we all know Taylor Swift is Scrooge McDuck–levels of wealthy. But...guys. The precise amount of $$$ she’s raking in is seriously staggering—especially since we last took a look at her net worth. Since then, Taylor has released approximately one million new albums, embarked on her Eras tour, and come out with a concert film—so it's no shock that her net worth has grown hundreds of millions in the span of just a few years. So, yeah, while the rest of us were stalking her squad on socials and trying to decipher the meaning of all those Easter eggs (!!!), Taylor was busy making money. Let’s dig in.

Your Essential Guide to 'The Tortured Poets Department'

Taylor Swift Announces New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

The Tortured Poets Department drops April 19!

Taylor Swift Reveals Bonus Track Title and New Album Cover for 'The Tortured Poets Department'

"I've never had an album where I needed songwriting more than I needed it on Tortured Poets."

Taylor Swift Reveals Exact Timeline of When She Wrote 'The Tortured Poets Department'

Okay, this kiiiiinda disputes breakup album theories.

All the Clues and Easter Eggs About Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Joe Alwyn found shaking.

Fans Think 'Tortured Poets' Is a Sister Album to 'Midnights' Thanks to Taylor Swift's Visual Easter Eggs

Once you see these side-by-sides, you will not be the same.

Swifties Spiral Over Potential Joe Alwyn Refs in the Tracklist for 'The Tortured Poets Department!'

"From 'london boy' to 'so long london'..."

Taylor Swift’s April 19 Album Release Date Makes So Much Sense Based on What Happened With Joe Alwyn That Day

Joe Alwyn has everything to do with April 19.

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It has to do with a group chat Joe has... 👀

Taylor's Album Sales Are Through the Roof

Not so surprisingly, Taylor’s studio albums—including Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, and Evermore—have earned *tens of millions of dollars* worldwide. Per the Recording Industry Association of America, an organization that sounds like it knows what it’s talking about, she has earned $137.5 million in digital singles and $51 million in album sales. Oh, and now seems like a good time to mention that Midnights sold more than 1 million copies in its FIRST. WEEK. And, it may not come as a shock, but her 11th album The Tortured Poets Department might achieve the same feat, if not more.

Taylor Swift Is A Certified Billionaire According to 'Forbes'—Here's What We Know About Her Net Worth (10)

Some other fun facts for you?

  1. Reputation was the best-selling album of 2017, reportedly making $1.9 million in just the first one and a half months.
  2. Lover was the only album of 2019 to sell 1 million “pure” copies (physical and digital album sales).
  3. Folklore was the first album to sell a million copies in 2020.
  4. More than a million copies of Evermore sold in its First. Damn. Week.
  5. Red (Taylor's Version) was Tay's 10th album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
  6. She has two of bestselling vinyl albums IN THE WORLD.
  7. Taylor made history when Midnights nabbed all top 10 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 song list, becoming the first artist EVER to achieve the feat.

The Eras Tour Is Grossing Billions (BILLIONS)

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According to recent estimates published on CNN, Taylor's Eras tour could gross $2.2 billion in just North American ticket sales, which would make it the highest grossing tour...ever. According to TIME, it's also projected to "generate close to $5 billion in consumer spending." In other words, the Eras tour is having a massive impact on the economy. Unclear what Taylor is taking home herself, but CBS said back in May that she could personally net $500 million or more. The Washington Post also estimated that Tay could earn upwards of $4.1 billion from the tour. Excuse me while I go cry in poor.

Meanwhile, Taylor's Eras Tour concert film broke AMC records in its first day, bringing in a reported $26 million. It's since earned $100 million in advance global ticket sales, and Variety reports that Tay and her team have pocketed $60 million of that. As of February 2024, the movie earned $261.6 million at the box office. HER POWER!

She Made a Ton on Her Reputation World Tour

Taylor Swift Is A Certified Billionaire According to 'Forbes'—Here's What We Know About Her Net Worth (12)

Taylor wasn't able to tour for a few years due to the pandemic, but it’s cool because she made enough on her Reputation world tour to last a lifetime. The tour grossed $266.1 million in domestic revenue, making it the highest-grossing tour in United States history. Truly, what is life? No, seriously:

In case you want some details, when Taylor kicked off her tour in Phoenix in 2018, she set a new venue record for gross and attendance. THEN she hit up San Francisco and made a cool $14 million, before pocketing another $16.2 million in SoCal. Also, the entire thing was filmed by Netflix for an undisclosed sum rumored to be worth millions.

Speaking of Tours, Her 1989 Concerts Grossed $250 Million

What did you make in 2015? Because Taylor Swift took home $250 million (mostly in ticket sales) thanks to her 1989 world tour—and she was the top-grossing tour artist of that year.

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And Then There Are Her Endorsem*nts

Taylor Swift doesn’t really ~do~ social media sponcon, but she does have a history of working with brands, namely Keds, Diet co*ke, Capital One, and Apple. These are private working relationships, so who knows exactly how much money she took home, but it was presumably a lot.

Let’s Not Forget Her Real Estate Portfolio

Not only does Taylor own an apartment in NYC, but she also owns the homes next door because why not? This epic real estate haul set her back a reported $50 million, but who wouldn’t want to avoid annoying neighbors by throwing lots of money at the problem? Also in Tay’s real estate portfolio: a $4 million check for a property she recently sold in Beverly Hills, a $2 million place in Nashville, plus that sweet vacation pad in Rhode Island where Tom Hiddleston once frolicked gleefully. (It’s worth $17 million.)

Business Insider estimates that all told, her property is worth $81 million, while Bloomberg says it's closer to $110 million.

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Taylor Swift exiting her Tribeca place.

So, What Is Taylor Swift’s Total Net Worth?

Back in August 2017, Forbes reported that Taylor was worth $280 million. Then in June 2023, Forbes revealed that her net worth had increased to $740 millionup from $365 million in 2020. And now, as of February 2024? Bloomberg reported that Taylor's net worth is officially $1.1 billion. Something Forbes went ahead and clarified in April, noting that she's the "first musician to do it based solely on songwriting and performing."

So yeah: TAYLOR IS A BILLIONAIRE!

Please excuse me while I go weep with happiness for her and sadness for myself.

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Taylor Swift Is A Certified Billionaire According to 'Forbes'—Here's What We Know About Her Net Worth (2024)

FAQs

Taylor Swift Is A Certified Billionaire According to 'Forbes'—Here's What We Know About Her Net Worth? ›

According to Forbes, there are more billionaires than ever before (141 more than last year and 26 more than the 2021 record), with their collective worth reaching $14.2 trillion. Swift's inclusion comes after Forbes declared the singer a billionaire in October 2023 and reported her net worth at $1.1 billion.

Is Taylor Swift a billionaire in Forbes? ›

Real Time Net Worth

Taylor Swift became a billionaire in October 2023, thanks to the earnings from her Eras tour and the value of her music catalog. Swift is the first musician to make the billionaire ranking primarily based on her songs and performances.

How is Taylor Swift a billionaire? ›

Combining earnings from royalties, touring, and the re-release of most of her music catalog, plus roughly a hundred million more from her real estate portfolio, Forbes estimated Swift's net worth to be around $1.1 billion, with one full billion coming from music and music-related ventures alone.

Where does Taylor Swift rank in net worth? ›

Among other celeb billionaires who made the cut — including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and "Star Wars" creator George Lucas — Swift was ranked at No. 14 with a net worth of $1.1 billion.

Is Taylor Swift one of the richest people on Earth? ›

The world has 2,781 people with fortunes exceeding $1bn (£800m), an increase of 141 on 2023, according to Forbes' annual ranking of the world's richest people – with Taylor Swift among those making the list.

What is Taylor Swift's ranked in Forbes? ›

Taylor Swift officially landed on Forbes' billionaires list on Tuesday, April 2. But what distinguishes the 34-year-old singer-songwriter from other wealthy artists is how she accumulated her billion-dollar fortune. The Miss Americana star ranked No. 2,545 on Forbes' World's Billionaires List.

Is any singer a billionaire? ›

As of 2024, six music artists have reached the billionaire status on Forbes reports: Jay-Z leading the list with US$2.5 billion, and becoming the first billionaire music artist, followed by Rihanna (the first billionaire female artist), Taylor Swift—the first primarily billionaire artist on the basis of her music and ...

How is Taylor Swift different from other billionaires? ›

Synopsis. Taylor Swift is different from other billionaires in the sense that she has not accumulated this wealth from profitable businesses like beauty brands, fashion lines, alcohol investments, etc. Swift is the first musician to reach the milestone solely from songwriting and performing.

Is Taylor an ethical billionaire? ›

The short answer is no. However, Swifties believe her generosity and public expenditures make it difficult for capitalist powers, influential media organizations, and corrupt politicians to like her.

Who is Taylor Swift's richest ex? ›

Calvin Harris, with an estimated net worth of US$300 million, tops the list of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's wealthiest romantic interests.

Who is the youngest billionaire? ›

Clemente Del Vecchio

Clemente was at one time the world's youngest billionaire (at the age of 18), but he has since aged out of that title, which is now held by Livia Voigt.

What is Taylor Swift ranked in the world? ›

Taylor Swift is the world's fifth most powerful woman, outpacing Beyoncé and Rihanna on Forbes' annual ranking. Making her highest ever position to date on the 2023 list, the “Anti-Hero” singer is the top-ranking musician on the tally.

Which celebrity is a billionaire? ›

Forbes celebrity billionaires 2024: Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Jay-Z, Oprah, Steven Spielberg make the list.

Is Kim Kardashian richer than Taylor Swift? ›

Perhaps the most surprising star that ranked ahead of Swift on this year's list was Kim Kardashian, who came in at No. 6 with a reported net worth of $1.7 billion. Of course, the reality star's Skims shapewear line has allowed her to make a bulk of money in recent years, as it was valued at $4 billion in 2023.

Is Taylor Swift a billionaire yet? ›

Now, according to the Forbes World's Celebrity Billionaires 2024 list, she can add another item to her already impressive array of fun facts: Swift is the first person to qualify for billionaire status based solely off of earnings related to her songwriting and performances.

What does Taylor Swift do with all her money? ›

She's spent hundreds of millions of dollars on properties in New York City, California, Nashville, Rhode Island and more. She frequently travels via private jet, reportedly owning not just one, but two Dassault Falcon aircrafts. And her much-studied sense of style is aided by pricey, oftentimes designer pieces.

Where does Taylor Swift rank? ›

She ranks eighth on Greatest of All Time Artists—a Billboard list ranking music acts based on chart success—as the only 21st-century act in the top 15.

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