Brazil's Richest Billionaires Claim Their Spots on 2025 Forbes Global List

The latest Forbes billionaire rankings have unveiled the wealth titans who continue to shape Brazil’s economic landscape. This year, nine Brazilian billionaires secured positions on the prestigious global list, a notable shift from 2024 when the South American nation had 14 representatives. The richest in Brazil, Vicky Safra, reinforces her position as the wealthiest Brazilian on the planet, commanding global attention in the financial world.

Vicky Safra Reigns Supreme as Brazil’s Richest Billionaire

At 72 years old, Vicky Safra maintains her uncontested position as the richest person in Brazil and the 98th wealthiest individual globally, with a net worth of US$20.7 billion. Her wealth derives from Banco Safra, one of Brazil’s most influential financial institutions. Safra’s dominance reflects the enduring power of traditional banking in generating extraordinary wealth across generations.

The Rise of Female-Led Wealth: Brazil’s Billionaire Transformation

What stands out most dramatically in Brazil’s 2025 billionaire scene is the overwhelming female presence among the ultra-wealthy. Ana Lucia de Mattos Barreto Villela (51) ranks 2,233 globally with US$1.5 billion from Itaú Unibanco, joined by Mariana Voigt Schwartz Gomez (39), also worth US$1.5 billion through WEG. The Voigt family legacy continues with younger generation member Livia Voigt (20), making her the youngest billionaire on the list at just US$1.2 billion.

Three of the four youngest ultra-wealthy women in Brazil derive their fortunes from WEG, Brazil’s leading industrial company, demonstrating how family-controlled enterprises continue to concentrate generational wealth. Dora Voigt de Assis (27), another WEG heiress, carries US$1.2 billion, while Neide Helena de Moraes (70) commands US$1.3 billion from Grupo Votorantim.

Diverse Industry Foundations: Where Brazil’s Billionaire Wealth Originates

Brazil’s richest billionaires draw their fortunes from remarkably diverse sectors. Traditional finance dominates through Banco Safra and Itaú Unibanco, yet the list also reflects the critical importance of industrial manufacturing (WEG), fintech innovation (Nubank through Cristina Junqueira), and agricultural conglomerates (Amaggi).

Cristina Junqueira (42) represents the new economy, with US$1.4 billion accumulated through Nubank, the digital banking pioneer that has revolutionized financial services in Latin America. Her position (ranked 2,356 globally) signals the growing wealth potential in Brazil’s tech and fintech sectors. Meanwhile, Lucia Maggi (92) anchors the agricultural sector with US$1 billion from Amaggi, demonstrating that commodity-based wealth remains fundamental to Brazil’s billionaire ecosystem.

2025 vs 2024: Brazil’s Billionaire Landscape Contracts

The reduction from 14 billionaires in 2024 to 9 in 2025 marks a significant contraction in Brazil’s ultra-wealthy population. This shift reflects global economic volatility and market fluctuations that have particularly impacted emerging market wealth. Yet those who remain represent concentrated and diversified strength—from traditional banking institutions to cutting-edge fintech platforms.

The richest Brazilians in this current cycle demonstrate resilience through multiple wealth channels, whether inherited family businesses or innovative entrepreneurial ventures. Their combined presence on Forbes’ global rankings underscores Brazil’s continued significance as a generator of substantial personal fortunes, despite the narrowing number of individuals crossing the billionaire threshold.