The 10 Richest Young People in the World in 2025: All Inherited Wealth

According to Forbes, by 2025, nearly a quarter of the world's billionaires will be between 50 and 79 years old, with only 12% under 50.

Even fewer billionaires are under 30—just 21 individuals—and the majority of their wealth comes from family inheritance.

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, along with his two brothers, Luca and Clemente, top the list of the world's wealthiest young people, with an estimated net worth of US$6.6 billion each.

Following their father's death in 2022, Del Vecchio, his half-siblings, and his mother inherited a 12.5% stake in EssilorLuxottica, one of the world's largest eyewear companies.

Currently, Leonardo serves as Chief Strategist of EssilorLuxottica and President of the iconic eyewear brand, Ray-Ban.

Below is a complete list of the top 10 wealthiest young people in the world in 2024, according to Forbes:

1. Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio (29 years old): US$6.6 billion

2. Luca Del Vecchio (23 years old): US$6.6 billion

3. Clemente Del Vecchio (20 years old): US$6.6 billion

4. Katharina von Baumbach (29 years old): US$5.4 billion

5. Maximilian von Baumbach (27 years old): US$5.4 billion

6. Franz von Baumbach (23 years old): US$5.4 billion

7. Johannes von Baumbach (19 years old): US$5.4 billion

8. Firoz Mistry (28 years old): US$4 billion

9. Zahan Mistry (26 years old): US$4 billion

10. Kevin David Lehmann (22 years old): US$3.6 billion

Note: All young people on this top 10 list inherited their wealth from their families.