Top 10 Richest People in Germany - 2023

Germany, known for its economic prowess and strong business acumen, is home to some of the wealthiest individuals in the world. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top 10 richest people in Germany, as ranked by Forbes in 2023.

1. Beate Heister & Karl Albrecht Jr.

With a net worth of $38.8 billion, Beate Heister and Karl Albrecht Jr. top the list of the richest people in Germany. Heister and Albrecht Jr. are the heirs to the Aldi supermarket empire, which was founded by their father, Karl Albrecht.

2. Dieter Schwarz

Dieter Schwarz, the owner of the retail giant Schwarz Group, comes in second on the list with a net worth of $34.7 billion. Schwarz Group operates popular supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland.

3. Susanne Klatten

Susanne Klatten, the daughter of industrialist Herbert Quandt, holds the third spot on the list with a net worth of $21 billion. Klatten is a major shareholder in German automobile manufacturer BMW.

4. Stefan Quandt

Stefan Quandt, the brother of Susanne Klatten, is also a major shareholder in BMW. With a net worth of $20.4 billion, he secures the fourth position on the list.

5. Georg Schaeffler

Georg Schaeffler, co-owner of the Schaeffler Group, a global automotive and industrial supplier, ranks fifth on the list. His net worth is estimated at $19.5 billion.

6. Heinz Hermann Thiele

Heinz Hermann Thiele, another major shareholder in the German railway and transportation company Knorr-Bremse, comes in sixth on the list with a net worth of $16.9 billion.

7. Hasso Plattner

Hasso Plattner, co-founder of software giant SAP, holds the seventh position with a net worth of $16.7 billion. Plattner is also an active philanthropist, supporting various educational and scientific initiatives.

8. Klaus-Michael Kuehne

Klaus-Michael Kuehne, owner of logistics company Kuehne + Nagel, secures the eighth spot on the list with a net worth of $15.9 billion.

9. August von Finck

August von Finck, a German-Swiss businessman and investor, ranks ninth on the list with a net worth of $14.5 billion. Von Finck has investments in various industries including banking and insurance.

10. Michael Otto

Michael Otto, the former CEO and chairman of retail company Otto Group, rounds off the top 10 richest people in Germany with a net worth of $13.7 billion.