Ultra-wealthy individuals in Denmark have made their fortunes in a variety of industries, from fashion retail to manufacturing. The billionaires in Denmark have a combined net worth of over $52 billion as of 2025, and are among the wealthiest people in the world.
How many billionaires are in Denmark?
Denmark is home to a total of 8 billionaires in 2025. Billund remains home to the most billionaires with 4, followed by Aarhus and Copenhagen with 1 each, Humlebaek with 1, and a new billionaire residing in Odense.
Top 5 Billionaires in Denmark 2025
Who has the highest net worth in Denmark?
1. Anders Holch Povlsen
Anders Holch Povlsen, born in 1972, is a male non-self-made billionaire with a net worth of $9.1 billion in 2025, ranking him 280th in the world. His wealth comes from the fashion retail industry, and he has business interests in the fashion and retail industries. Recently, Povlsen has expanded his investments into sustainable forestry and digital retail platforms, further diversifying his portfolio.
2. Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen
Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, born in 1947, is a male non-self-made billionaire with a net worth of $7.8 billion in 2025, ranked 340th wealthiest person in the world. His wealth is mainly derived from his company, Lego, a manufacturing company, and other associated manufacturing industries. He has also taken a more active role in philanthropy, focusing on education and children’s welfare initiatives worldwide.
3. Sofie Kirk Kristiansen
Sofie Kirk Kristiansen, born in 1976, is a female non-self-made billionaire with an estimated net worth of $7.8 billion in 2025, ranking her 340th wealthiest person in the world. She is best known for her business interests in the manufacturing industry and specifically Lego, which is the source of her wealth. Sofie has recently championed sustainability efforts within the Lego Group, promoting eco-friendly materials in production.
4. Thomas Kirk Kristiansen
Thomas Kirk Kristiansen, born in 1979, is a male non self-made billionaire with a net worth of $7.8 billion in 2025, ranked 340th in terms of wealth worldwide. His main source of wealth is Lego, a manufacturing company. He also has business interests in other manufacturing industries. Thomas has been instrumental in expanding Lego’s presence in emerging markets, particularly in Asia.
5. Agnete Kirk Thinggaard
Agnete Kirk Thinggaard, born in 1983, is a female non-self-made billionaire with a net worth of $7.8 billion in 2025. Ranked 340th in the world in terms of wealth, her main source of wealth is Lego, a manufacturing company. She also has business interests in other manufacturing industries. Agnete has recently invested in technology startups focused on educational tools and digital learning.
Sources:
Forbes Billionaires List 2025
Statista – Denmark Billionaires Net Worth 2025
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