Top 10 Richest Women of 2025 with a Combined Fortune of $503.3 Billion

Forbes reported that there were 337 women billionaires around the world. By 2024, this number increased to 345, showing a small growth of 2.4% in just one year. This increase shows that more women are becoming powerful figures in businesses worldwide.

These wealthy women are involved in many different areas of business, from selling beauty products and clothes to managing money and shipping goods. Combined, these ten women are worth a total of $503.3 billion.

Here’s a look at the 10 richest women in the world as of 2025:

Alice Walton – United States

Net Worth: $107.4 billion

Industry: Retail (Walmart)

Alice Walton, the only daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, tops the list. Her fortune comes from her shares in Walmart, the global retail giant known for its extensive chain of hypermarkets and discount department stores. Alice is also known for her patronage of the arts, particularly her investment in the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & Family – France

Net Worth: $78.1 billion

Industry: Cosmetics (L’Oréal)

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the richest woman in France and the chairwoman of L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics and beauty company founded by her grandfather. Her wealth and influence extend beyond cosmetics into philanthropy, focusing on cultural and humanitarian projects.

Julia Koch & Family – United States

Net Worth: $74.2 billion

Industry: Diversified (Koch Industries)

Julia Koch and her three children inherited a 42% stake in Koch Industries from her husband, David Koch. Koch Industries is involved in the manufacturing, refining, and distribution of chemicals, energy, and various other commodities.

Jacqueline Mars – United States

Net Worth: $42.5 billion

Industry: Candy and Pet Food (Mars, Inc.)

Jacqueline Mars owns an estimated one-third of Mars, Incorporated, which is famous not only for M&M’s and Mars Bars but also for its pet care brands like Pedigree and Whiskas. Her influence extends into the global food and pet care markets.

Abigail Johnson – United States

Net Worth: $38.0 billion

Industry: Finance (Fidelity Investments)

As the CEO of Fidelity Investments, Abigail Johnson oversees one of the largest asset management and financial services firms worldwide. She has been a force in modernising Fidelity through technology and innovative financial products.

Savitri Jindal & Family – India

Net Worth: $34.3 billion

Industry: Steel

Savitri Jindal chairs the Jindal Group, a steel and power conglomerate, and is the widow of the founder. Her leadership has been critical in the group’s growth and expansion into global markets.

Miriam Adelson & Family – United States

Net Worth: $33.2 billion

Industry: Casinos (Las Vegas Sands)

Miriam Adelson is a physician and philanthropist who inherited her wealth from her late husband Sheldon Adelson, a casino magnate. She actively manages her holdings and participates in various philanthropic activities that influence public policy and education.

MacKenzie Scott – United States

Net Worth: $33.1 billion

Industry: Technology (Amazon)

After her divorce from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott received a substantial portion of Amazon stock. She is renowned for her commitment to philanthropy, donating billions to causes like racial equality, public health, and climate change.

Rafaela Aponte-Diamant – Switzerland

Net Worth: $31.5 billion

Industry: Shipping (Mediterranean Shipping Company)

Rafaela Aponte-Diamant co-founded MSC, a global leader in container shipping and cruise lines. Her strategic vision has propelled MSC to the forefront of the shipping industry.

Marilyn Simons & Family – United States

Net Worth: $31.0 billion

Industry: Hedge Funds

Marilyn Simons, through her involvement with Renaissance Technologies, has helped shape the landscape of quantitative hedge funds. She is also a noted philanthropist, focusing on education and health-related research.