- By Aditya Pratap Singh
- Fri, 24 May 2024 08:35 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
List of top Richest Families in the world: People are often fascinated with the world's wealthiest families, they show their interest in not only knowing the enormous fortunes of these families, but also their high-class lifestyles, corporate empires, and influence. In this article, we will take a closer look at the lives and fortunes of some of the world's wealthiest families, from Abu Dhabi's royal Al Nahyan family to India's industrial powerhouse, the Ambani family. We will explore the origins of their riches, their current endeavors, and their significant contributions to the global economy as we go along.
Richest families in the world by their net worth
Al Nahyan Family
With an estimated net worth of $305 billion, the Al Nahyan family of Abu Dhabi is the wealthiest in the world. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the head of the Al Nahyan family, is the ruler and president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Al Nahyan family is well-known for being royalty, oil tycoons, and politicians—all of which contribute to their immense wealth. According to Bloomberg, they top the list of the world's richest families in 2023.
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The Walton Family
The Walton family, the world's second richest family, owns Walmart and has an estimated net worth of $259.7 billion. Jim (pictured), Rob, and Alice Walton—three members of their family—are each worth around $57 billion and are listed on the Forbes list of the world's wealthiest people.
The Hermès Family
The Hermès family is the world's third wealthiest family, with a net worth of $150.9 billion. They are best known as the owners of the French luxury fashion house, Hermès, which is known for its handbags, neckties, scarves, and other products. Axel Dumas (pictured), the company's current CEO, and artistic executive vice president, Pierre-Alexis Dumas, are the family's leaders.
According to the report, in December 2023, Hermès owner Nicolas Puech announced that he intends to adopt his gardener and make him the legal heir to a portion of his estate, which is worth $11 billion.
The Mars Family
The Mars family is one of the world's wealthiest families, with an estimated net worth of $141.9 billion, ranking fourth. It is the owner of the highly popular chocolate company Mars Incorporated, which is known for its M&Ms and Mars bars. The multi-generational company expanded into the pet care industry in 2017. The company is presently owned by siblings Jacqueline Mars and John Franklin Mars.
Al Thani Family
The Al Thani family has ruled Qatar since the middle of the 19th century. According to Bloomberg, "The World's Richest Family 2023, the family has an estimated net worth of $133 billion.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani transformed Qatar into a major world power during his 18 years of rule. In 1995, he obtained absolute power in Qatar by overthrowing his father in a bloodless coup. This included seizing all of his father's assets to prevent a counter-coup.
The Ambani Family
Mukesh Ambani, the head of the Ambani family, is India's wealthiest man. The Ambani family—which owns Reliance Industries—is one of the world's richest families, with an estimated net worth of $116 billion (according to the latest data released by Forbes magazine) and ranks eighth. Reliance Industries was founded by Dhirubhai Ambani; The oil, gas, refining, petrochemicals, and textiles sectors of the firm are owned by Mukesh Ambani; His younger brother Anil Ambani owns telecommunications, entertainment, asset management, and power generation.