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The 100 wealthiest Poles in 2025: Forbes reveals new ranking

28.02.2025 16:27
Forbes Poland has unveiled its 2025 list of the richest Poles, with Michał Sołowow taking the top spot. 
A glimpse into Polands growing wealth: Forbes reveals that the nations billionaires continue to rise.
A glimpse into Poland's growing wealth: Forbes reveals that the nation's billionaires continue to rise.Photo by Kaboompics.com/Pexels.com/CCO

Sołowow, a prominent Polish entrepreneur and investor, ranks first on Forbes Poland’s 2025 list of the wealthiest Poles, with a fortune nearing 30 billion PLN (7.2 billion EUR).

Jerzy Starak, known for his significant stake in the pharmaceutical industry, and Tomasz Biernacki, a key figure in the food and beverage sector, also feature prominently, each with wealth surpassing 20 billion PLN (4.8 billion EUR).

According to the magazine, the top 100 wealthiest Poles saw their fortunes grow by 11% in the past year, with a rising number of billionaires and continued stability among the leaders.

The top of the list is dominated by entrepreneurs investing in diversified industries, including nuclear energy.

Not all Polish billionaires made it onto the list, as their number has now exceeded 100, reaching a total of 107. The combined wealth of these individuals is estimated at 315 billion PLN, which is roughly 75.6 billion EUR.

Source: X/@ForbesPolska

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