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J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling (#3034)

Global Rank #3034
Country Rank #54
Country United Kingdom

J.K. Rowling is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 1 B
  • Books
  • United Kingdom
  • F
  • 61 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #3,034
Country Rank #54
Net Worth $1.2B
Previous Worth $1.2B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United Kingdom
Industry Books
Age 61 Years
Gender F
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 01 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Personal Stats

Age 61
Source Of Wealth Books, Self Made
Residence Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Citizenship United Kingdom
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Exeter University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $1.2B
Current Net Worth $1.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Author J.K. Rowling was a single mother living on welfare when the first Harry Potter novel debuted in 1997. The series has sold more than 600 million copies worldwide to-date, the primary source of Rowling's billion-dollar fortune. The eight Harry Potter film adaptations grossed almost $7.7 billion at the global box office, at the time the highest-grossing franchise in movie history. She previously dropped off the billionaires list in 2012 due to her substantial philanthropy. She has donated more than $200 million to charity over the past 20 years. In the years since, the Harry Potter brand has only expanded, into theme parks, video games, art exhibitions and a stage play, all of which have set sales records. When the first Wizarding World attraction opened in 2010, Universal's Orlando theme park saw a 36% jump in attendance. Universal has since added it to five other parks around the world.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking J.K. Rowling's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $1.2B (May 4, 2026)

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