We get bombarded with lists of the richest people on earth. Not very often do we talk about which family has the most wealth. That’s what we’ll be talking about in this post: who is the richest family in the world?
The rich and famous’ amazing exploits and glitzy lifestyles get media attention. Stories have been written about the lives of wealthy families spanning generations.
An interesting aspect of these elites’ wealth is when it involves a whole family, especially those who have maintained their economic status for generations, be it via inheritance or business.
According to Forbes, the top spot goes to the Walton family, the richest family in the world, with a net worth of $238.2 billion. The family patriarch, Sam Walton, founded Walmart in 1962.
The Mars family is the second richest family in the world, with a net worth of $141.9 billion. The family’s wealth comes from their ownership of Mars Incorporated.
The Koch family is the world’s third wealthiest family, with a net worth of $124.4 billion. The Koch brothers, Charles and David, own 84% of Koch Industries.
With a net worth of $100 billion, The Al Saud Family is the fifth richest family in the world. This royal family has an estimated 5,000 members and is incredibly wealthy.