Stefan Persson remains Sweden's richest
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Stefan Persson remains Sweden's richest person after H&M share price rise

Stefan Persson remains Sweden's richest person. His top spot has been consolidated this year thanks to a rise in H&M's share price.

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For over two decades, the former CEO of the clothing giant has topped the list. With a total of 223.6 billion kronor, he has extended his lead on the magazine Affärsvärlden's list of Sweden's dollar billionaires. The wealth means that Stefan Persson now not only tops the Swedish list but also ranks 107th globally.

Second on the Swedish list is Antonia Ax:son Johnson and family, with a total of 136.8 billion kronor.

According to the newspaper, Sweden has 51 dollar billionaires. High on this year's list, for example, is Spotify's former CEO Daniel Ek, who is in ninth place with 91.5 billion kronor.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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