Outlook Money
From retail giants to royal dynasties, these families have built fortunes that span generations. According to Bloomberg’s 2025 wealth rankings, their combined wealth is staggering. Let’s explore the top 10 richest families in the world.
Ranked 10th, the Thomson family from Canada is worth $82.1B. They own Thomson Reuters and other businesses through Woodbridge Holdings. Their wealth spans media, real estate, art, and financial data.
Ranked 9th, the Wertheimer family of France has $85.6B. They run the iconic luxury fashion brand Chanel, preserving their legacy over three generations.
Ranked 8th, India’s Ambani family is worth $105.6B. Reliance Industries spans textiles, oil refining, telecom, retail, and consumer products, making them India’s industrial powerhouse.
Ranked 7th, the Mars family of the USA holds $143.4B. Famous for M&M’s, Milky Way, and Snickers, they also run a huge pet-care business, generating nearly half of their income.
Ranked 6th, the Koch family is worth $150.5B. They transformed their father’s oil refinery into Koch Industries, now the second-largest privately held enterprise in the U.S.
Ranked 5th, the Hermes family of France has $184.5B. Known worldwide for Birkin and Kelly bags, they’ve preserved their luxury brand across six generations.
Ranked 4th, Qatar’s ruling Al Thani family has $199.5B. Their wealth comes from offshore gas resources and investments in hotels, insurance, and large contracts.
Ranked 3rd, the Al Saud family of Saudi Arabia is worth $213.6B. They control the kingdom’s massive oil reserves through Saudi Aramco and hold most of the royal wealth.
Ranked 2nd, Abu Dhabi’s Al Nahyan family has $335.9B. This royal dynasty manages the wealth of the emirate and represents one of the world’s oldest ruling families.
Ranked 1st, the Walton family of the USA tops the list with $513.4B. Controlling 44 per cent of Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, they’ve built a retail empire spanning three generations.