Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026
Billionaires News Europe - Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, according to Forbes. The richest person in Spain is Amancio Ortega whose net worth reaches 125.2 billion euros in 2026. Amancio Ortega is the majority shareholder of Inditex textile group, the largest fashion group in the world that owns Zara, Zara Home, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius, Bershka, Oysho and Uterqüe. Amancio Ortega received dividends amounting to 3.2 billion euros from Inditex in 2026, that represents 4.1% more than in 2025.
Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026:
1 - Amancio Ortega - Inditex Group
Amancio Ortega ranks No. 1 in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, with a net worth of 125.2 billion euros in 2026.
Amancio Ortega, who turned 90 in March 2026, remains by a wide margin the richest businessman in Spain. He is the founder and main shareholder of Inditex, a company that went public in 2001 and of which he controls nearly 60% of the capital. The recovery of the fashion group's share price has boosted his fortune once again, propelling him into the Top 10 of the Forbes USA list of the world's richest people, where he held ninth position at the end of July 2026. His wealth is primarily managed through Pontegadea and other corporate vehicles, which channel his stake in Inditex and have allowed him to transform the company's dividends into one of the largest real estate portfolios in Europe, in addition to investments in energy, logistics, and infrastructure.
2 - Sandra Ortega - Inditex Group
Sandra Ortega ranks 2nd in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, with a net worth of 11.5 billion euros in 2026.
Sandra Ortega is the daughter of Amancio Ortega and Rosalía Mera and is one of the main shareholders of Inditex, a stake that not only places her as the second richest person in Spain but also the richest woman in Spain. Her wealth is primarily managed through Rosp Corunna, the company through which she manages her Inditex shares and other investments. In 2026, her fortune grew again, driven by the recovery of Inditex's share price after the previous year's decline. She also maintains her connection to the Paideia Galiza Foundation, created by her mother in 1986 and is closely linked to Rosalía Mera's philanthropic legacy. According to Forbes USA, Sandra Ortega is among the 200 richest people in the world.
3 - Juan Roig - Mercadona
Juan Roig ranks 3rd in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, with a net worth of 9.8 billion euros in 2026.
Juan Roig is the founder, main shareholder, and CEO of the Mercadona supermarket group, the leading food chain in Spain, with a presence in Portugal. In 2026, he has moved up a notch to become the third richest person in Spain due to Mercadona´s record-breaking performance. In 2025, Mercadona´s earnings reached €1.729 billion, that represents 25% more than in 2024, and the company allocated over €1 billion to initiatives aimed at building a stable, high-quality workforce, such as improved working hours, salary increases, and performance bonuses. Furthermore, Mercadona´s sales rose by 8%, reaching a market share of 28.5% in 2026.
4 - Juan Carlos Escotet - ABANCA
Juan Carlos Escotet ranks 4th in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, with a net worth of 8.1 billion euros in 2026.
Juan Carlos Escotet is the CEO and main shareholder of Abanca, as well as the founder of Grupo Banesco, a company with an international banking presence. His wealth stems from the financial sector, and 2025 was a banner year for the Galician bank, with record profits, rising business volume, and profitability that places it among the best of Spain's mid-sized banks. His wealth is further bolstered by dividends received and by the growth of Banesco USA. Outside of the banking sector, Juan Carlos Escotet remains the main shareholder of Deportivo de La Coruña, now in the First Division.
5 - Rafael del Pino Calvo-Sotelo - Ferrovial
Rafael del Pino Calvo-Sotelo ranks 5th in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, with a net worth of 7.8 billion euros in 2026.
Rafael del Pino Calvo-Sotelo is the main shareholder and chairman of Ferrovial, whose share price rose by more than 36% in 2025 and the company was added to the Nasdaq-100 index. In 2026, Ferrovial continues its growth in North America, driven by US highways and a record construction pipeline. Rafael del Pino Calvo-Sotelo controls his stake and other investments through his holding company, Rijn Capital.
6 - Hortensia Herrero - Mercadona
Hortensia Herrero ranks 6th in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, with a net worth of 5.55 billion euros in 2026.
Hortensia Herrero, along with her husband Juan Roig, is one of Mercadona's main shareholders and the company's vice president. In 2026, her wealth benefits from Mercadona's strong performance, in addition to the investments she channels through her holding companies. She also chairs the Hortensia Herrero Foundation, through which she promotes projects related to art, culture, and heritage conservation, and is one of the country's most important collectors of contemporary art.
7 - Florentino Pérez - President of ACS and Real Madrid CF
Florentino Pérez ranks 7th in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, with a net worth of 4.9 billion euros in 2026.
Florentino Pérez is widely known for presiding over Real Madrid, a position he renewed in June 2026 until 2030 after defeating Enrique Riquelme in the first elections with a vote in two decades. His fortune, however, comes from ACS infrastructure company, of which he is the CEO and main shareholder. The strong stock market performance of the construction company, whose shares appreciated by over 80% in 2025 and continued to rise in 2026, has boosted the value of his stake. This has moved him up from 10th to 7th place in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026.
8 - Tomas Olivo - General Shopping Galleries
Tomas Olivo ranks 8th in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, with a net worth of 4.9 billion euros in 2026.
Tomas Olivo owns almost all of the capital of General de Galerías Comerciales, which has been publicly traded since 2017 and whose shares have risen in the last year. He also holds stakes in banks, most notably in Unicaja, which have appreciated significantly due to the sector's rally, and hotels in the Dominican Republic.
9 - María de Pino Calvo-Sotelo - Rafael del Pino Foundation
María de Pino Calvo-Sotelo ranks 9th in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, with a net worth of 4.2 billion euros in 2026.
María de Pino Calvo-Sotelo is the president of the Rafael del Pino Foundation, named after her father. Her brother, Rafael del Pino, is the CEO of Ferrovial, the company to which the family owes its fortune and which was included in the Nasdaq-100 in 2025. María is an economist, she has been a board member of Ferrovial since 2006, and is a trustee of the Princess of Asturias Foundation. María de Pino Calvo-Sotelo is the third richest woman in Spain.
10 - Miguel Fluxà Rosselló - Iberostar Group
Miguel Fluxà Rosselló ranks 10th in the ranking of the Top 10 Billionaires in Spain in 2026, with a net worth of 4.1 billion euros in 2026.
Miguel Fluxà Rosselló is the executive chairman of the Iberostar group, which is managed by his daughters Sabina, the CEO, and Gloria. The family controls the company through Sayglo Holding SL. The group had record revenues in 2025 and opened resorts in Montenegro and Zanzibar in 2026 .
