Overview
- Germany counts a record 256 billionaires in 2025, with the top 500 holding roughly €1.2 trillion in wealth after an estimated 2% yearly rise.
- Dieter Schwarz leads the national ranking at €46.5 billion, maintaining his position atop the list.
- Bremen’s update shows the Jacobs family at €7.2 billion after a €1.1 billion drop, while Lürssen rises to €1.6 billion and OHB’s Fuchs family reaches €1.0 billion with a €300 million gain.
- Regional rosters place Essen’s Aldi-Nord branch of the Albrecht family at €17.6 billion in 10th nationally, and Düsseldorf’s Henkel family at €19.5 billion with an estimated 5% decline from last year.
- Cologne’s list features the Pfeifer and Langen families at €2.5 billion after a €300 million increase, investors Bert Flossbach and Kurt von Storch at €2.1 billion, and Igus chief Frank Blase at €1.1 billion; Business Insider spotlights lesser-known dynasties such as Nemetschek, Liebherr, Brenninkmeijer and KNDS owners.