As of February 2025, the collective wealth of the ten richest women in the world has surpassed $500 billion, according to a recent report.

These women, whose fortunes are derived from various industries including retail, cosmetics, finance, and shipping, represent a significant economic force contributing to the global economy and philanthropic efforts.

The list of the richest women in the world for 2025 includes:


Alice Walton

Age: 75
Net Worth: $112.5 billion
Source of Wealth: Walmart
Country: United States

Alice Walton is recognized as the richest woman in the world, having inherited her wealth from the retail giant Walmart, founded by her father, Sam Walton.

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers and Family

Age: 71
Net Worth: $74.4 billion
Source of Wealth: L’Oréal
Country: France

Francoise is an heiress to the L’Oréal empire and plays a key role in managing the company’s global expansion.

Julia Koch and Family

Age: 62
Net Worth: $74.2 billion
Source of Wealth: Koch Industries
Country: United States

Julia Koch inherited her wealth from Koch Industries, which operates in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and commodities.

Jacqueline Mars

Age: 85
Net Worth: $42.3 billion
Source of Wealth: Mars Company
Country: United States

Jacqueline Mars is an heiress to Mars, Incorporated, known for its popular brands like M&M's and Pedigree.

Raffaela O. Diamant

Age: 79
Net Worth: $39 billion
Source of Wealth: Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
Country: Switzerland

Raffaela is a co-founder of MSC, one of the world's largest shipping companies.

Abigail Johnson

Age: 63
Net Worth: $36 billion
Source of Wealth: Fidelity Investments
Country: United States

Abigail Johnson is the CEO of Fidelity, one of the largest asset management companies in the world.

Savitribai Jindal and Family

Age: 74
Net Worth: $32.3 billion
Source of Wealth: Jindal Group
Country: India

Savitribai Jindal is the wealthiest woman in India, managing the Jindal Group, which operates in steel and energy sectors.

MacKenzie Scott

Age: 54
Net Worth: $32.3 billion
Source of Wealth: Amazon
Country: United States

MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Jeff Bezos, has become one of the world's largest philanthropists, donating billions to charitable causes.

Miriam Adelson and Family

Age: 79
Net Worth: $31.5 billion
Source of Wealth: Las Vegas Sands
Country: United States

Miriam Adelson is the owner of Las Vegas Sands and a prominent philanthropist who invests in medical research and political causes.

Marilyn Simmons and Family

Age: 74
Net Worth: $31 billion
Source of Wealth: Hedge Funds
Country: United States

Marilyn Simmons is the widow of Jim Simons, founder of Renaissance Technologies, and has built her wealth through hedge funds.

Women constitute 13.3% of the total billionaires worldwide, reflecting their growing influence within the global economic landscape, as highlighted by the 2024 Forbes Billionaires List.

These women not only redefine traditional leadership models but also challenge established norms of male dominance in the business world.

From heirs of vast fortunes to entrepreneurial leaders who founded billion-dollar empires, this list exemplifies how women have emerged as a formidable force in shaping the global economy.