Overview
The Ranking evaluates data of the top Germany’s billionaires according to their estimated net worth, industry affiliation, and ranking position.
The list includes richest people from various sectors such as finance, technology, Health Care, industry, Retail and Media in Germany.
Beinsure Media analyzed data from The Bloomberg Billionaires Index and compiled a Germany’s billionaires rating.
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, boasts a notable concentration of billionaires whose fortunes are rooted in both traditional industry and modern innovation.
List of Richest People in Germany by Net Worth
| Rank | Name | Net worth | Industry |
| 1 | Klaus-Michael Kuehne | $42.1B | Industrial |
| 2 | Dieter Schwarz | $36.3B | Retail |
| 3 | Hasso Plattner | $30.7B | Technology |
| 4 | Susanne Klatten | $26.9B | Industrial |
| 5 | Stefan Quandt | $23.5B | Industrial |
| 6 | Andy Bechtolsheim | $21.9B | Technology |
| 7 | Dietmar Hopp | $20.3B | Technology |
| 8 | Reinhold Wuerth | $19.4B | Industrial |
| 9 | Theo Albrecht Jr | $16.3B | Retail |
| 10 | Ludwig Merckle | $15.0B | Industrial |
| 11 | Martin Viessmann & family | $15.0B | Industrial |
| 12 | Thomas Struengmann | $14.6B | Health Care |
| 13 | Andreas Struengmann | $14.6B | Health Care |
| 14 | Karl Albrecht Jr | $13.6B | Retail |
| 15 | Beate Heister | $13.6B | Retail |
| 16 | Friedhelm Loh | $11.2B | Diversified |
| 17 | Georg Nemetschek | $8.45B | Technology |
| 18 | Liz Mohn | $7.26B | Media & Telecom |
| 19 | Willi Liebherr | $6.70B | Industrial |
| 20 | Isolde Liebherr | $6.70B | Industrial |
Germany’s Richest People (2025): Billionaire Elite
The country’s wealthiest individual is Klaus-Michael Kühne, with an estimated net worth of $42.1 bn. As the principal shareholder in the logistics giant Kühne + Nagel, his fortune underscores the enduring strength of German industry and international trade.
Second on the list is Dieter Schwarz, valued at $36.3 bn. He is the owner of the Schwarz Group, which operates the Lidl and Kaufland retail chains. His position reflects the immense success of Germany’s discount retail model, a hallmark of its consumer landscape.
The technology sector is represented by several leading figures, most notably Hasso Plattner ($30.7 bn), a co-founder of SAP, Europe’s largest software company. Other tech entrepreneurs such as Andy Bechtolsheim ($21.9 bn) and Dietmar Hopp ($20.3 bn), both with roots in Silicon Valley and SAP respectively, highlight Germany’s growing presence in global tech innovation.
Susanne Klatten and Stefan Quandt, with fortunes of $26.9 bn and $23.5 bn respectively, are heirs to the BMW legacy, continuing the Quandt family’s longstanding involvement in German automotive engineering.
Reinhold Würth ($19.4 bn), known for his global distribution empire of industrial fastening materials, is another emblematic figure of German Mittelstand success.
In the retail sector, the Albrecht family maintains a prominent position. Theo Albrecht Jr. ($16.3 bn), Karl Albrecht Jr., and Beate Heister (each $13.6 bn) represent the founding lineage of Aldi, one of the world’s most successful supermarket chains.
Health care innovation is also notable on the list, with twins Thomas and Andreas Strüngmann each holding $14.6 bn—thanks largely to their early investment in BioNTech, a key player in COVID-19 vaccine development.
Other significant names include Ludwig Merckle and the Viessmann family in industrial manufacturing, Friedhelm Loh in diversified business holdings, and Georg Nemetschek in architectural software. The media and telecommunications sector is represented by Liz Mohn ($7.26 bn), the influential matriarch of the Bertelsmann media empire.
The Liebherr siblings, Willi and Isolde, each valued at $6.7 bn, continue to drive success in construction machinery and refrigeration technology, sectors central to Germany’s export economy.
Together, this group represents the diversity and resilience of German wealth—from legacy industrialists and family dynasties to tech pioneers and retail magnates.
Their fortunes are not only testaments to Germany’s economic stability but also to its capacity for innovation and global influence.
FAQ
Klaus-Michael Kühne holds the title of Germany’s wealthiest individual, with an estimated net worth of $42.1 billion. His fortune is primarily derived from his major stake in the logistics company Kühne + Nagel.
The dominant industries are industrial manufacturing, retail, and technology. Other significant sectors include health care, media, and finance.
Germany has a mix of both. While figures like Hasso Plattner and Andy Bechtolsheim are self-made tech entrepreneurs, many—such as Susanne Klatten, Stefan Quandt, and members of the Albrecht family—have inherited and expanded family fortunes.
Retail is a substantial contributor to wealth. Dieter Schwarz (Lidl, Kaufland) and members of the Albrecht family (Aldi) are among the country’s top billionaires, illustrating the success of discount retail in Germany.
Yes, many German billionaires have global business operations. Companies such as BMW, SAP, Kühne + Nagel, and Aldi operate across continents, and some individuals, like Andy Bechtolsheim, have significant ties to Silicon Valley.
Susanne Klatten, a major BMW shareholder, is Germany’s wealthiest woman. Beate Heister, an Aldi heiress, and Liz Mohn of the Bertelsmann Group also hold prominent positions.
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Edited by Yana Keller – lead finance editor at Beinsure Media
