List of wealthiest families in the World. Most of the world’s wealthiest families got that way because of the success of a company started decades ago by a family member. Today, whether family members remain involved in the company or simply enjoy the fruits of previous generations’ labor, the one thing they all have in common is that they’re not just millionaires — they’re billionaires, many times over.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- At $224.5 billion, the Waltons are the richest family in the world thanks to their massive stake in Walmart, the world’s largest company by revenue.
- The fourth generation of the Mars family, the second-richest clan after the Waltons, currently runs the eponymously named Mars candy company.
- Although estimated to be $105 billion, the exact wealth of the House of Saud is difficult to accurately assess due in large part to the size of the royal family.
- By focusing solely on families, this list does not include the richest people in the world, including Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.
1. Walton Family
- Estimated Wealth: $224.5 billion
- Company: Walmart
2. Mars Family
- Estimated Wealth: $160 billion
- Company: Mars
3. Koch Family
- Estimated Wealth: $128.8 billion
- Company: Koch Industries
4. Al Saud Family
- Estimated Wealth: $105 billion
- Company: Saudi Royal Family
5. Hermès Family
- Estimated Wealth: $94.6 billion
- Company: Hermès
6. Ambani Family
- Estimated Wealth: $84.6 billion
- Company: Reliance Industries
7. Wertheimer Family
- Estimated Wealth: $79 billion
- Company: Chanel
8. Cargill, MacMillan Family
- Estimated Wealth: $65.2 billion
- Company: Cargill
9. Thomson Family
- Estimated Wealth: $53.9 billion
- Company: Thomson Reuters
10. Hoffmann, Oeri Family
- Estimated Wealth: $45.1 billion
- Company: Roche
What Is the Richest Family on Earth?
According to Bloomberg, with $224.5 billion of estimated wealth in 2022, the Walton family is the richest family in the entire world.
