Top 15 Wealthiest Women in the World

Ever wondered who the richest woman in the world is? Let’s explore the list of the richest women ranked by their net worth. While we often hear about wealthy men like Bill Gates and Elon Musk, it’s important to recognize the remarkable achievements of women who play a vital role in driving the world forward.
According to Forbes, there are a staggering 2,668 billionaires worldwide, and among them, only 327 are women. However, the number of self-made female billionaires is on the rise, with 101 women making their fortunes through entrepreneurship and investments.
Starting at number 15, Laurene Powell Jobs inherited a significant wealth from her late husband, Steve Jobs, and has been actively involved in philanthropy through the Waverly Street Foundation. Renata Kellnerova, widow of Petr Kellner, manages the PFF Group, focusing on financial services, real estate, and media.
Savitri Jindal, chairperson of Jindal Group, has seen tremendous growth in the steel, cement, infrastructure, and power sectors. Fan Hongwei chairs Hengli Petrochemical in China, while Yang Huiyan leads Country Garden Holdings in real estate development.
Abigail Johnson, chairwoman of Fidelity International and CEO of Fidelity Investments, has propelled the investment company forward, particularly in the field of cryptocurrency. Iris Balbina Fontbona González inherited substantial wealth from her late husband’s mining and conglomerate businesses in Chile.
Susanne Klatten, the wealthiest woman in Germany, owns a significant stake in BMW and Atlanta. Miriam Adelson inherited her husband’s casino company, while Gina Rinehart revitalized her father’s iron-ore business and became Australia’s richest person.
Jacqueline Mars, heiress to Mars Incorporated, enjoys the wealth generated by the candy and pet food conglomerate. Mackenzie Scott, divorcee of Jeff Bezos, has dedicated a substantial portion of her wealth to philanthropy, donating billions of dollars to various organizations.
Julia Koch acquired a significant stake in Koch Industries after her husband’s passing, while Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, remains one of the wealthiest individuals due to the success of the retail giant. Finally, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, granddaughter of L’Oréal’s founder, tops the list with a staggering net worth.
These remarkable women serve as inspirations and demonstrate the significant contributions made by women in the world of wealth and entrepreneurship.
Re-reported from the article originally published in Wealth of Geeks.