Forbes reveals Spain’s top richest individuals

Forbes has released its 2025 ranking of Spain’s 100 wealthiest individuals, with Amancio Ortega retaining the top spot. The Inditex founder, behind Zara, Massimo Dutti, and other global fashion brands, leads the ranking with a fortune of €109.9 billion, despite a reduction of €10.3 billion over the past year due to stock fluctuations.

Ortega manages his wealth through Pontegadea Inversiones, which also holds a significant portfolio of real estate assets, making him not only Spain’s richest but one of the wealthiest individuals globally.

The ranking, published this week, provides a snapshot of how wealth is concentrated among Spain’s top entrepreneurs and heirs. It also underscores the growing role of philanthropy, with several members of the top 15 actively contributing to education, healthcare, and cultural projects.

Top 15 Richest Spaniards

Leaders Across Sectors

According to Forbes España 2025, the top 15 wealthiest individuals in Spain, including net worth in euros and main business interests, are:

• Amancio Ortega – Inditex – Textiles – €109.9 B
• Sandra Ortega – Inditex holdings, philanthropy – €10 B
• Rafael del Pino Calvo-Sotelo – Ferrovial – Infrastructure – €8 B
• Juan Roig – Mercadona – Retail – €7.9 B
• Juan Carlos Escotet – Abanca – Banking – €6.2 B
• Tomás Olivo – General de Galerías Comerciales – Shopping Centres – €4.6 B
• Hortensia Herrero – Mercadona – Retail, philanthropy – €4.4 B
• María del Pino Calvo-Sotelo – Ferrovial, Fundación Rafael del Pino – Infrastructure – €4.2 B
• Miguel Fluxá Roselló – Iberostar – Tourism – €3.3 B
• Florentino Pérez – ACS, Real Madrid CF – Infrastructure – €3.1 B
• Juan Abelló – Torreal – Investments – €3 B
• Sol Daurella Comadrán – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners – Beverages – €2.9 B
• Daniel Maté – Glencore – Mining – €2.5 B
• Alberto Palatchi – Pronovias bridal, Galma Grupo Corporativo SL – Investments – €2.5 B
• Fernando Roig Alfonso – Pamesa, Mercadona – Ceramics & Retail – €2.1 B

These fortunes reflect a combination of inherited wealth and self-made success, with industries spanning fashion, retail, banking, infrastructure, tourism, beverages, mining, and ceramics. Many of the top 15 have a global reach, either through international operations or investments. This list reflects a combination of self-made entrepreneurs and inherited wealth, spanning sectors from fashion and retail to banking, infrastructure, and tourism.

Sectors Driving Wealth

Fashion, Retail, Banking, and Infrastructure

The fashion and retail sectors remain dominant in Spain, led by the Ortega family, Juan Roig, and other entrepreneurs. Banking continues to generate significant fortunes, particularly through Juan Carlos Escotet, whose Abanca and Banesco operations extend internationally. Infrastructure and construction, led by Rafael and María del Pino and Florentino Pérez, remain critical to Spain’s economy. Tourism and hospitality are represented by Miguel Fluxá Roselló, whose Iberostar hotels are a leading global brand.

Many of these individuals are also active in philanthropy, supporting cultural, educational, and social initiatives, which has become an important aspect of modern wealth stewardship in Spain. For example, Sandra Ortega and Hortensia Herrero fund numerous cultural projects, while Florentino Pérez invests in sports and community development.

Summary of the Top 15

• Combined wealth of the top 15 exceeds €180 billion.
• Leading sectors: fashion, retail, banking, infrastructure, tourism.
• Mix of self-made entrepreneurs and inherited fortunes.
• Active philanthropic efforts shape education, culture, and social projects.
• Spain’s wealthiest individuals significantly influence domestic and global business.

The Forbes España 2025 ranking confirms the Ortega family’s continued dominance in fashion while highlighting industrialists, hoteliers, bankers, and investors shaping the country’s economy. Their businesses and holdings, alongside philanthropic initiatives, demonstrate how Spain’s wealthiest individuals intertwine economic power and social responsibility, setting the tone for innovation, influence, and legacy in Spain and abroad.