The world’s richest families list shows how long-standing dynasties and newer business powerhouses continue to dominate global wealth today, according to Bloomberg’s latest report. Spanning industries from energy to fashion,
Here is a look at the 10 families on the list and the businesses behind their enormous fortunes.
The Walton family tops the list once again, with a combined net worth of $513.4 billion. As majority owners of Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, their wealth has crossed the half-trillion-dollar mark for the first time.
Walmart operates more than 10,700 stores globally and serves hundreds of millions of customers each week, continuing to power the family’s vast fortune.
With an estimated net worth of $335.9 billion, the Al Nahyan family ranks among the world’s richest dynasties. As the ruling family of Abu Dhabi, it controls a significant share of the UAE’s oil wealth.
Under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the family has also expanded into technology, artificial intelligence and digital assets, strengthening its global influence.
Saudi Arabia’s royal family derives most of its wealth from oil, mainly through Saudi Aramco. While the family is large, much of the wealth is concentrated among senior royals, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
With an estimated net worth of $213.6 billion, the Al Saud family ranks among the world’s wealthiest royal families.
Saudi Arabia’s ruling dynasty derives most of its fortune from oil, primarily through Saudi Aramco, with a large share concentrated among senior royals, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The Hermes family, with a net worth of $184.5 billion, has successfully preserved its wealth across six generations.
Renowned for ultra-luxury products such as the iconic Birkin handbag, Hermes continues to thrive on exceptional craftsmanship, controlled scarcity and strong family ownership of the brand.
The Koch family, with an estimated net worth of $150.5 billion, controls Koch Industries, one of the largest private conglomerates in the United States.
Its businesses span energy, chemicals, paper and agriculture, while the family is also widely known for its political involvement and philanthropic activities.
The Mars family, with a net worth of $143.4 billion, is known for iconic chocolate brands such as M&M’s and Snickers. Beyond confectionery, the family earns substantial revenue from pet-care products, with strategic acquisitions and steady dividends continuing to fuel its growing wealth.
The Ambani family, with a net worth of $105.6 billion, is With businesses spanning oil refining, telecom, retail and energy, the group traces its origins to founder Dhirubhai Ambani’s modest beginnings in the 1950s.
The Wertheimer family, with a net worth of $85.6 billion, owns the luxury fashion house Chanel and has benefited from the global boom in high-end fashion. The family has deliberately kept the brand private, maintaining tight family control over its operations and legacy.
The Thomson family, with a net worth of $82.1 billion, is based in Canada and controls Thomson Reuters, a global leader in financial data and media. The family’s wealth began with a small media investment in the 1930s and has since grown into a vast international information empire.
Together, these families show how scale, patience and control continue to shape global wealth, and why India’s lone presence on the list still stands tall.