How much is Daniel Kretinsky worth?
Renáta Kellnerová

The wealthiest Czech – by a wide margin – remains Renáta Kellnerová, widow of billionaire founder of the PPF investment group Petr Kellner and chairwoman of the Kellner Family Foundation.Kretinsky, 48, is a billionaire nicknamed the “Czech Sphinx” who has made a fortune estimated at £7.3 billion. His wealth stems from the energy sector, which includes Slovakia's Eustream pipeline, a large transporter of Russian gas to Europe.In the Czech Republic, the 7 billionaires predominantly reside in Prague, with their wealth rooted in diverse sectors like finance, energy, metals & mining, and technology.

What is the net worth of Czech Republic : CZK 19.6 trillion, composed of CZK 9.7 trillion in financial wealth, CZK 12.2 trillion in real assets and CZK 2.4 trillion in liabilities. This makes the Czech Republic the 17th wealthiest nation in Europe and 45th wealthiest globally.

Who is the Czech billionaire

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The 'Czech Sphinx'

Křetínský is a Czech national who has made his fortune through a sprawling empire of European energy companies, retailers and football clubs. He is worth an estimated $7.7 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Why is the Czech Republic so rich : The Czech Republic has a well-educated population and a densely developed infrastructure. Czech National Bank headquarters in Prague Heavy industry such as steelmaking is a traditional part of the Czech economy. Transportation equipment, machinery manufacturing and engineering are essential for the Czech economy.

2024 Czech billionaires list

Global ranking Name Net worth (USD)
256 Daniel Kretinsky 9.4 billion
334 Pavel Tykac 7.7 billion
409 Radovan Vitek 6.7 billion
712 Michal Strnad 4.4 billion


Daniel Křetínský is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Czech Media Invest. He also owns 50% of the company's shares.

Why is Prague so rich

Eurostat partly credits Prague's high ranking to the wealth created and assets owned by multinational corporations based in the Czech capital as well as the high number of commuters who travel to work in the city. The capital region ranked considerably higher than other regions of the Czech Republic.Using GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP), Bloomberg calculated that Czechia is close to catching up with the likes of Italy and Spain, whose GDP per capita at PPP is USD 56,905 (CZK 1.3 million) and USD 52,012 respectively. Czechia's current rate is USD 50,475.Personal property of CZK 10 million and above signifies wealth for almost 60 percent of Czechs. But in the other countries surveyed, an amount ten times higher is required in order for a person to be considered rich: CZK 100 million (or around €4 million).

The sole owner of the company is Czech Media Invest a.s., which is indirectly owned by Daniel Křetínský and Patrik Tkáč. The subsidiary is the Czech Print Center a. s., with operations in Prague and Ostrava. CNC also has a 27% share in the largest Czech company for print distribution PNS, a. s.

Who owns the media in Czech Republic : Media ownership

Since the Soviet Union's dissolution, most Czech newspapers used to be owned by non-Czech western conglomerates: until 2007, 70% of Czech magazines and newspapers were owned by German and Swiss corporations. The process of the media returning to Czech ownership started with the 2008 financial crisis.

Is Czech rich or poor : Czech Republic is a stable country with a well-developed macroeconomic policy, minimal retail debt, a stable labor market situation and a solid banking sector. During any crisis, the country maintains a stable outlook. Czech Republic is not a wealthy country, but it has a fairly stable economy.

Is Czech a first world country

The Czech Republic is considered an advanced economy with high living standards. The country compares favorably to the rest of the world for inequality-adjusted human development, according to the United Nations.

The Czech Republic is considered an advanced economy with high living standards. The country compares favorably to the rest of the world for inequality-adjusted human development, according to the United Nations.It is generally considered an affordable destination for expats, including students.

What is the top 1% salary in Prague : The top one percent of the highest paid persons in the Czech Republic include those employees and business owners whose gross incomes exceed CZK 1,230 million per year.