Overview
The Ranking evaluates data of the top Italian billionaires according to their estimated net worth, industry affiliation, and ranking position.
The list includes richest people from various sectors such as finance, consumer goods, real estate, industry, and entertainment in Italy.
Beinsure Media analyzed data from The Bloomberg Billionaires Index and compiled a Italy’s billionaires rating.
Italy’s economic landscape in 2025 is shaped by a diverse group of billionaires spanning sectors from confectionery and finance to fashion and automotive.
List of Richest People in Italy by Net Worth
| Rank | Name | Net worth | Industry |
| 1 | Giovanni Ferrero & family | $49.1B | Food & Beverage |
| 2 | Andrea Pignataro | $23.9B | Finance |
| 3 | Paolo Rocca & family | $15.3B | Commodities |
| 4 | Giancarlo Devasini | $11.5B | Finance |
| 5 | Piero Ferrari | $9.96B | Consumer |
| 6 | Giorgio Armani | $8.89B | Consumer |
| 7 | Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone | $8.54B | Diversified |
| 8 | Miuccia Prada | $6.85B | Consumer |
| 9 | Patrizio Bertelli | $6.81B | Consumer |
Italy’s Richest People (2025): Billionaire Elite
Leading this elite cohort is Giovanni Ferrero, whose stewardship of the Ferrero Group—home to iconic brands like Nutella and Kinder—has solidified his position as Italy’s richest individual. Ferrero’s net worth stands at $49.1 bn.
Following Ferrero is Andrea Pignataro, the founder of Ion Group, a financial software and data firm. Pignataro’s ventures have amassed him a fortune of $23.9 bn, placing him second among Italy’s wealthiest.
In the commodities sector, Paolo Rocca and his family hold a significant presence with a net worth of $15.3 bn. Rocca’s leadership in the industrial conglomerate Techint underscores the family’s substantial wealth.
The finance industry also features prominently with Giancarlo Devasini, associated with the cryptocurrency firm Tether, holding assets worth $11.5 bn.
Italy’s renowned fashion and luxury sectors are represented by several notable figures. Piero Ferrari, vice chairman of the famed automotive company Ferrari, possesses a net worth of $9.96 bn.
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani follows closely with $8.89 bn, while Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, the power couple behind the Prada fashion house, have fortunes of $6.85 bn and $6.81 bn respectively.
Diversified investments have also propelled Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone into the upper echelons of wealth, with holdings amounting to $8.54 bn.
This assemblage of affluent individuals underscores the multifaceted nature of Italy’s economy, where traditional industries coexist with emerging sectors, collectively contributing to the nation’s financial prowess.
FAQ
Giovanni Ferrero, head of the Ferrero Group (makers of Nutella, Kinder, and Ferrero Rocher), holds the top position with an estimated net worth of $49.1 bn.
The leading sectors include finance, consumer goods (notably fashion and luxury), commodities, and diversified holdings, reflecting Italy’s rich mix of traditional enterprise and modern innovation.
Yes, fashion icons Giorgio Armani, Miuccia Prada, and Patrizio Bertelli all appear in the top rankings, underlining the global success of Italy’s luxury fashion industry.
At least three individuals—Andrea Pignataro, Giancarlo Devasini, and Paolo Rocca (with partial involvement)—are prominently linked to finance, highlighting its growing role in Italian wealth creation.
The list highlights the diverse and evolving nature of the Italian economy. It shows strong roots in family-owned enterprises and luxury brands, while also pointing to growing wealth in technology, finance, and global markets.
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Edited by Yana Keller – lead finance editor at Beinsure Media
