Net Worth in 2017 Dollars
Historians and economists estimate Rockefeller's wealth at its peak was equivalent to roughly 1.5 to 2 percent of U.S. GDP. Adjusted to 2017 dollars, his net worth is often cited as over 400 billion dollars, far exceeding modern billionaires.
Legacy and Philanthropy
Rockefeller retired from day-to-day business in the late 1890s and focused on philanthropy, funding institutions such as the University of Chicago and the Rockefeller Foundation. His wealth shaped industries, philanthropy, and the study of American economic history.
Learn more about John D. Rockefeller and his impact on American industry.
