Beyond the impact that the richest men in the worldthere are families that are consolidated as true dynastieswhose wealth allowed them to deploy influence and business on all continents.
This 2024, and with slight changes (for example, the Slim family was left outthe only Latin American representative), Bloomberg published the list of richest families in the world and pointed to a fact that confirms a growing trend: in recent months the 25 richest families on the planet increased their assets by US$ 406,500 million only with improvement of its positions in the financial market.
The 10 richest families in the world in 2024
Among the dynasties with the greatest heritage in the world, there is predominance from the United States and the Middle East, although the European presence persists.
1- Walton family.
Natives of the state of Arkansasthe descendants of Sam Walton expanded the family heritage that was born thanks to a bastion with businesses around the world: the chain of Walmart supermarkets. Although no family member is on the company’s board of directors, which represents almost 70% of their income, valued at US$432.4 billion. A boost in its actions allowed it to move to first place in the ranking.
2- Al Nahyan Family
Political leaders of the United Arab Emiratesand with companies that go beyond Abu Dhabi – where they are based -, the Al Nahyan family strengthens its estimated assets in US$323.9 billion backed by the abundance of oil reserves. The reference of the dynasty, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the current president of the country.
3- Al Thani Family
Rulers for more than a century Qatarthe Al Thani family went from resisting territorial invasions to transnational business after the offshore gas exploitation. Currently, they have internal disputes over the number of descendants: the heritage at stake amounts to US$172.9 billion.
4- Hermès Family
A family of entrepreneurs who have spent six generations dedicated to french haute couture, with emblematic luxury fashion products. His accumulated wealth, estimated at US$ 170,000 millionplaces them as the richest family in all of Europe.
5- Koch Family
Anchored in the American city of Wichitabrothers Charles and David Koch built a huge fortune through Koch Industriesone of the largest private companies in the United States, with interests in petroleum, chemicals and other industrial sectors that allowed them to consolidate a fortune greater than those US$148.5 billion.
6- Al Saud Family
The royal family of Saudi Arabiawho has governed the country since its founding in 1932, has an immense fortune derived from the oil exploitation and other global investments. The number of members of the dynasty would reach 15,000 people alive, which exceeds the US$140,000 million.
7- Mars Family
Frank Mars created a candy factory in 1911 in the state of Washington. It could not be imagined that it would later expand into the field of pet food and whose products, recognized in all supermarket shelves (M&M’s, Snickers, Royal Canin, Whiskas, Pedigree) would lead him to build a heritage of US$133.8 billion.
8- Ambani Family
sole representative of the India of the ranking. The dynasty, headed by Mukesh Ambani, has accumulated significant wealth through the Reliance Industries conglomerate, which operates in sectors such as petrochemicals, telecommunications and trade. In addition to owning the most expensive private residence in the world, they have a fortune estimated at US$99.6 billion.
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9- Wertheimer Family
Alain and Gérard Wertheimer inherited in USA the company founded by her grandmother, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, one of the most recognized designers in history. From there they became luxury goods leaders: haute couture clothing, bags, perfumes, cosmetics and watches. The company has almost 30,000 employees and consolidated assets greater than US$88,000 million.
10- Thomson Family
Owners of an estate of US$87.1 billionfamily Canadian Thomson is the manager of media wealthiest in the world. After opening a radio station in the ’30s, they began to expand throughout the country – and then the world – through the acquisition of other media. Owners of Thomson Reutersare a leading company in information, data and financial services.
Source: Ambito
