Billionaires Born in Västra Götaland County

Ranked by recorded net worth, using documented birthplaces.

RichGeo records 6 people for Västra Götaland County by birthplace. 2 have reported or estimated net worth of at least $1 billion.

6
People recorded
2
Net worth of $1B or more
$13B
Combined recorded net worth

Cities

Gothenburg Municipality 3Uddevalla Municipality 1Kungälv Municipality 1Korsberga 1
Locations without recorded people
Lilla Edet MunicipalityVästergötland

Billionaires and Business LeadersBy net worth

  1. 1Hans RausingGothenburg · Swedish businessman (1926–2019)$12B
  2. 2Dan Sten OlssonGothenburg · Swedish businessman$1B
  3. 3Björn LarssonTech founderSolberga parish · Swedish game director/designer and executive producerUndisclosed
  4. 4Justus A. WallerPublic company founderGothenburgUndisclosed
  5. 5Assar GabrielssonPublic company founderKorsberga · Swedish businessman (1891–1962)Undisclosed
  6. 6Axel Wenner-GrenPublic company founderUddevalla church parish · wealthy Swedish entrepreneur (1881-1961)Undisclosed

Technology Sectors

Internet and Software 1Web 1.0 and the Early Internet 1

Leading IndustriesBy associated people

mechanical engineering1
car manufacturing1
electrical industry1
industrial manufacturing1
automotive industry1
metal industry1
shipbuilding1
consumer goods industry1
home appliance industry1
conglomerate1
video game industry1

Companies Headquartered Here

  1. 1Volvo Cars3
  2. 2SKF2
  3. 3Unnamed2
  4. 4ESAB1
  5. 5Dennaton Games4
  6. 6Ridestore AB3
  7. 7Legendo Entertainment AB1
  8. 8Stena Metall1
  9. 9Stena AB1
  10. 10Lödöse Varv AB1
  11. 11Stena Sphere1
  12. 12Ginza Musik0

Wealth figures are in U.S. dollars and use the latest available estimate for each person. Read the methodology and sources.