Update of the TOP 500 family businesses

Family businesses are an enormous economic force in Germany. They are innovative, value-orientated and regionally anchored. The list of the largest family businesses by employment and turnover illustrates this importance and shows the development of the last 10 years in comparison with the 40 DAX companies. Economic crises and global political events are reflected in the data, as are successes in national markets and trends in international trade. With this survey, the Family Business Foundation promotes knowledge about the importance of these companies in Germany and their influence on the nation's economy. The current survey includes the years 2013 to 2022.