1 / 101. The Waltons, $513.4 Billion | The Waltons, who own about 44% of Walmart, the world’s largest retailer by revenue, are the richest family with a net worth of $513.4 billion. The retailer giant operates more than 10,750 stores, clocking $681 billion in revenue in the most recent fiscal year. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 102. Al Nahyan Family, $335.9 Billion | The second richest dynasty is the family of Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the President of the UAE. Bloomberg report shows the Al Nahyans are old money rich, with the family having presided over Abu Dhabi for decades, long before oil strengthened the economy. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 103. Al Saud, $213.6 Billion | The Saudi royal family derives its immense wealth from the Kingdom’s vast oil reserves, primarily through the state-owned giant Saudi Aramco. While the extended family includes nearly 15,000 members, the core wealth is concentrated among senior royals, including King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Recent surges in their valuation reflect revised accounting of decades of past inflows and the family’s pivot toward massive infrastructure and tourism projects via the Public Investment Fund (PIF). (Image: Reuters)
4 / 104. Al Thani, $199.5 Billion | Fourth on the list is Qatar’s ruling family, which has seen its fortune skyrocket since the discovery of massive offshore gas fields in the mid-20th century. This family also occupies key political roles and dominates the local economy through interests in hotels, insurance, and contracting. Globally, they are major players in high-end real estate and luxury goods, holding prized assets like London’s Harrods department store and the fashion label Valentino. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 105. Hermès Family, $184.5 Billion | Now in its sixth generation, the Hermès family has maintained its wealth through a fierce commitment to exclusivity and traditional craftsmanship. The French dynasty’s fortune is anchored in its controlling stake of the luxury house, which remains one of the world’s most valuable brands due to the enduring demand for its Birkin and Kelly handbags. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 106. Koch Family, $150.5 Billion | The Koch brothers transformed their father’s oil refinery business into Koch Industries, the second-largest private company in the US. Today, the conglomerate is highly diversified, with interests spanning chemicals, fertilisers, paper products, and electronics. The family is also well-known for its significant influence in American politics and wide-reaching philanthropic efforts. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 107. Mars Family, $143.4 Billion | Best known for iconic chocolates like M&M’s, Snickers, and Milky Way, the Mars family also earns roughly half of its revenue from a massive global pet-care business, which the family ventured into early in the 1930s. More recently, Mars, Inc. acquired snack-maker Kellanova in 2025. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 108. Ambani Family, $105.6 Billion | Ambanis are the family behind Reliance Industries and the only Indian entry in the global top 10. From their beginnings in textiles, the Ambanis have grown their empire across sectors, including telecommunications, oil refinery, as well as the consumer and retail segments. Led by Mukesh Ambani, the family wealth and business are transitioning to the next generation to the tycoon’s children, Isha, Akash, and Anant, who are taking up leadership roles in key divisions.
9 / 109. Wertheimer Family, $85.6 Billion | The Wertheimer brothers, Alain and Gerard, co-own the legendary fashion house Chanel. It was co-founded by their grandfather, Pierre Wertheimer, who first partnered with Coco Chanel in 1924. Their fortune has grown alongside the global luxury boom, fueled by the timeless appeal of No. 5 perfume and Chanel’s “little black dress”. (Image: Reuters)
10 / 1010. Thomson Family, $82.1 Billion | The Thomson dynasty is Canada’s wealthiest family, who own a majority stake in Thomson Reuters, the global financial data and news giant. The family, currently led by its third-generation leader, David Thomson, also manages a diverse portfolio of investments through their holding company, Woodbridge, including significant real estate and art collections. (Image: Reuters)
