As of June 2026, the richest person in Denmark is Anders Holch Povlsen with an estimated net worth of $16.6B (Fashion retail). Denmark has 8 billionaire(s) on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list; the full ranking is below and updates automatically.
Key takeaways
- Richest in Denmark: Anders Holch Povlsen — $16.6B.
- Denmark has 8 Forbes billionaire(s), worth $55.1B combined.
- Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, auto-updated June 2026.


Richest People in Denmark 2026: Billionaires & Net Worth — full list
| # | Name | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anders Holch Povlsen | $16.6B | Fashion retail |
| 2 | Sofie Kirk Kristiansen | $8.0B | Lego |
| 3 | Thomas Kirk Kristiansen | $8.0B | Lego |
| 4 | Agnete Kirk Thinggaard | $8.0B | Lego |
| 5 | Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen | $7.1B | Lego |
| 6 | Niels Peter Louis-Hansen | $3.6B | Medical devices |
| 7 | Bent Jensen & Family | $2.5B | electric systems |
| 8 | Martin Moller Nielsen | $1.3B | Aircraft leasing |
Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires — auto-updated June 2026. Net worth changes daily; verify before citing.
How this ranking works
This list shows every Denmark citizen on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires feed, ranked by net worth. Forbes re-estimates each fortune as markets move; private-company stakes are estimates, so figures vary by day. Last updated June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest person in Denmark?
Anders Holch Povlsen — $16.6B (Forbes, June 2026).
How many billionaires does Denmark have?
8 on Forbes' current real-time list.

