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Dermot Desmond vs Karl Knauf: who is richer?

Dermot Desmond is richer, with a net worth of $2.24 billion versus Karl Knauf's $2.24 billion — a gap of $1.9 million, or 1.00 times as much (as of November 7, 2026).

Dermot Desmond

Source of wealth: Finance

$2.24B

Made since you opened this page: $0.00

Karl Knauf

Source of wealth: Building materials

$2.24B

Made since you opened this page: $0.00

Side-by-side

Dermot DesmondKarl Knauf
Net worth$2.24B$2.24B
World rank#1828#1829
Makes per second$0.83$12.66
Makes per day$71,287$1.09M
Today−$303−$384
Source of wealthFinanceBuilding materials
Age7670
CountryIrelandGermany

Net worth by year

YearDermot DesmondKarl Knauf
2026$2.3B$2.4B
2025$2.2B$1.6B
2024$2.2B$1.3B
2023$2.2B$1.2B
2022$2.1B$1.4B
2021$2.2B$1.4B
2020$2B—
2019$1.9B—
2018$2.3B—
2017$2B—
2016$1.9B—
2015$1.75B—

Frequently asked questions

Who is richer, Dermot Desmond or Karl Knauf?

Dermot Desmond is richer, worth $2.24 billion compared with Karl Knauf's $2.24 billion. The difference is $1.9 million.

Who makes more per second, Dermot Desmond or Karl Knauf?

Karl Knauf makes more: about $12.66 per second versus $0.83. Per day that's $1.09M vs $71,287.

How many times richer is Dermot Desmond than Karl Knauf?

Dermot Desmond has about 1.00 times Karl Knauf's net worth.