The ultra wealthy in Poland have amassed their wealth through a variety of industries, from investments and supermarkets to healthcare and media. With 5 confirmed billionaires on the 2026 Forbes World’s Billionaires list, these individuals have made their mark on the global economy.
How many billionaires are in Poland?
Poland is home to a handful of billionaires on the 2026 Forbes list, concentrated in cities including Cieszyn, Kielce, Konstancin and Krotoszyn.
Top Billionaires in Poland 2026
Who has the highest net worth in Poland?
1. Michal Solowow
Michal Solowow, born in 1962, is a self-made billionaire and Poland’s richest person. As of 2026, he is worth approximately $5.8 billion, ranking around 724th in the world. His source of wealth is investments, and he is the sole shareholder of companies including Synthos (chemicals), Cersanit (sanitary ceramics) and Barlinek (flooring).
2. Jerzy Starak
Jerzy Starak, born in 1947, is a self-made billionaire. As of 2026, his net worth is approximately $5.4 billion, ranking him around 767th in the world. His wealth is sourced from the healthcare and pharmaceuticals sector, principally through the Polpharma group.
3. Tomasz Biernacki
Tomasz Biernacki, born in 1973, is a self-made billionaire. As of 2026, his net worth is estimated at approximately $4.1 billion, ranking him around 1,057th in the world. His wealth comes from supermarkets, as founder and majority owner of the Dino Polska retail chain; his net worth declined over the past year alongside Dino’s share price.
4. Zygmunt Solorz
Zygmunt Solorz (also known as Zygmunt Solorz-Zak), born in 1956, is a self-made billionaire. As of 2026, his net worth is approximately $2.8 billion, ranking him around 1,397th in the world. His source of wealth is TV broadcasting, principally through the Cyfrowy Polsat and Polsat media group.
5. Zbigniew Juroszek & family
Zbigniew Juroszek, born in 1962, is a self-made billionaire. As of 2026, his net worth is approximately $1.9 billion, ranking him around 2,173rd in the world. His business interests span real estate and gambling, principally through the property developer Atal and the betting company STS.
Sources:
Forbes World’s Billionaires 2026
Wikipedia: List of Poles by net worth (citing Forbes)
TVP World: Michal Solowow tops Forbes list of richest Poles
Statista: Number of Billionaires in Poland
Last updated: June 19, 2026
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