TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In today’s dynamic financial landscapes, there’s nothing more rewarding than being born wealthy. And, these richest families in the world are the living testaments. While thousands of people struggle to make ends meet, these loaded individuals enjoy more zeros in their net worths.
This year, Bloomberg reported a list of the wealthiest dynasties, where only those with net worth exceeding US$46 billion are included. Let’s discover the prominent figures below.
Top Richest Families in the World
1. Walton Family - US$513.4 billion
More than six decades on, their grip on global commerce remains as firm as ever. This dynasty successfully oversees more than 10,500 stores worldwide, signifying its importance in the industry. Now standing tall as the richest family in the world, the Waltons' colossal scale has transformed a single Arkansas storefront into an empire worth hundreds of billions.
2. Al Nahyan Family - US$335.9 billion
Rooted in oil wealth and statecraft, the Al Nahyan family wields influence that stretches far beyond Abu Dhabi’s borders. Under President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, power is consolidated across government, capital, and strategic industries. Their vast fortune reflects a ruling dynasty in which political power and worldwide economic influence are tightly intertwined.
3. Al Said Family - US$213.6 billion
For nearly a century, the third-richest family in the world, known as the Saudi royal family has turned natural resources into unrivaled national and personal wealth. With thousands of extended members, the dynasty’s full financial reach is nearly impossible to quantify. Their power is entrenched across state-backed enterprises and private industry alike.
4. Al Thani Family - US$199.5 billion
The Al Thani dynasty has survived wars, coups, and colonial pressure to emerge as one of the world’s most powerful ruling families. The decision to harness immense gas reserves proved pivotal, lifting the nation, and its rulers, into extraordinary wealth. Today, a tight inner circle oversees both state authority and far-reaching investments abroad.
5. Hermes Family - US$184.5 billion
Upon the discussion of the richest families in the world, it's not surprising to discover Hermes included. To preserve the third-generation wealth, family members oversee the company’s creative and executive operations, ensuring control stays within trusted hands. Thanks to this quality, they have turned meticulous craftsmanship into one of the most coveted luxury empires.
6. Koch Family - US$150.5 billion
What began as a single oil firm has grown under the Koch family into a diversified industrial empire. Following a fractious split among siblings, Charles and David maintained leadership, propelling Koch Industries to $125 billion in annual revenue. With 1888 Management at the helm, the Kochs keep cultivating and expanding their fortune.
7. Mars Family - US$143.4 billion
From a small molasses candy business in 1902, the offspring of Mars have secured a spot among the richest families in the world, recognized for their M&M’s, Snickers, and Milky Way brands. Over time, they diversified into pet care, which now accounts for more than half of the company’s revenue.
8. Ambani Family - US$105.6 billion
Starting in the 1950s, Dhirubhai Ambani’s vision turned a small textile venture into a global industrial giant. His death in 2002 without a will triggered a well-documented family feud between sons Mukesh and Anil. Today, under the helm of Mukesh, this dynasty is now pronounced as one of the richest Asian families.
9. Wertheimer Family - US$85.6 billion
The Wertheimer brothers, Alain and Gerard, sit atop a dynasty built on their grandfather’s historic partnership with Coco Chanel. They now run Chanel, a private fashion powerhouse that earned $18.7 billion last year and defined modern luxury with iconic designs. Beyond couture, the Wertheimers also pursue ventures in vineyards and horse racing, reflecting their diverse interests.
10. Thomson Family - US$82.1 billion
Canada’s richest family, the Thomsons, turned a modest Ontario radio station in the 1930s into a sprawling media empire. Roy Thomson’s leap into newspapers made him Canada’s foremost media magnate and the 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet. Now, the family controls a 70% stake in Thomson Reuters via Woodbridge, generating nearly $7.3 billion in annual revenue.
For more than decades, these richest families in the world demonstrate how vision, strategy, and legacy can turn fortunes into lasting dynasties. Curious about the individuals who top even these monumental fortunes? Dive into our full profile of the richest person in the world to see who currently holds the crown.
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