Here are the Top 10 Wealthiest Families in the World in 2025

While there are budding billionaires and trillionaires every year with outstanding major brands, they are in comparison to the generational wealth of some of the oldest and wealthiest families in the world. The ‘Old Money’ families go back way back to the 19th and 18th centuries from owning businesses that have seen gradual growth along the years. 

Wealthiest Families in the World 2025

RankFamily NameSource of WealthEstimated Net Worth (USD)
1WaltonWalmart (Retail)$432.4 Billion
2Al NahyanAbu Dhabi Royal Family (Oil)$323.9 Billion
3Al ThaniQatar Royal Family (Oil & Gas)$172.9 Billion
4HermèsHermès (Luxury Goods)$170.6 Billion
5KochKoch Industries (Energy & Chemicals)$148.5 Billion
6Al SaudSaudi Royal Family (Oil)$140 Billion
7MarsMars Inc. (Confectionery)$133.8 Billion
8AmbaniReliance Industries (Diversified)$99.6 Billion
9WertheimerChanel (Luxury Fashion)$88 Billion
10ThomsonThomson Reuters (Media)$87.1 Billion

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