As of June 2026, the richest person in Belgium is Eric Wittouck with an estimated net worth of $9.0B (Investments). Belgium has 17 billionaire(s) on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list; the full ranking is below and updates automatically.
Key takeaways
- Richest in Belgium: Eric Wittouck — $9.0B.
- Belgium has 17 Forbes billionaire(s), worth $52.1B combined.
- Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, auto-updated June 2026.
Top 17 Richest People in Belgium 2026 — full list
| # | Name | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Wittouck | $9.0B | Investments |
| 2 | Fernand Huts | $4.9B | Logistics, transportation |
| 3 | Nicolas D'Ieteren | $4.9B | Auto parts, distribution |
| 4 | Alexandre Van Damme | $4.7B | ABInBev |
| 5 | Fabien Pinckaers | $4.4B | Software |
| 6 | Catheline Perier D'Ieteren | $3.3B | Auto parts, distribution |
| 7 | Segolene Gallienne | $3.3B | Steel, Investments |
| 8 | Theo Roussis | $3.1B | Plastic |
| 9 | Gerald Frere | $2.9B | Steel, investments |
| 10 | Pierre van der Mersch & family | $2.4B | Investing |
| 11 | Roland Duchatelet & family | $1.8B | Semiconductors |
| 12 | Pacal Vanhalst & family | $1.6B | Industrial and agricultural equipment parts |
| 13 | Filip Balcaen & family | $1.4B | Textiles |
| 14 | Patokh Chodiev | $1.2B | mining, metals |
| 15 | Phillippe Van de Vyvere | $1.1B | Shipping Terminals |
| 16 | Charles Beauduin | $1.1B | Diversified |
| 17 | Bart van Malderen | $1.0B | diapers |
Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires — auto-updated June 2026. Net worth changes daily; verify before citing.
How this ranking works
This list shows every Belgium 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 Belgium?
Eric Wittouck — $9.0B (Forbes, June 2026).
How many billionaires does Belgium have?
17 on Forbes' current real-time list.
