Women Billionaires Global List 2025: Forbes Billionaire List

The net worth of an individual is more than just numbers, it’s also about influence, innovation, and impact. In today’s modern-day world, women are at the forefront, establishing themselves as influential billionaires. Notably, women made up 13.3% of the global billionaire population last year, according to the Forbes Billionaire List 2024. The world’s top ten richest women featured by Forbes have emerged as formidable leaders across diverse sectors, collectively amassing an impressive net worth surpassing $500 billion (approximately).

Their emergence is not only redefining traditional paradigms but also challenging the entrenched norms of male dominance, signifying a pivotal change in the narrative surrounding leadership and financial success.

From heiresses of vast fortunes to self-made entrepreneurs who have built billion-dollar empires, here’s a list of the top 10 richest women in the world (as of Feb 2025):

Top 10 Richest Women in the World (as of February 2025)

In the 2025 edition of the Forbes’ Women Billionaire List, while most of the names have remained the same as last year, there have been some notable additions, and shifts in net worth and ranking.

Top 10 Women Billionaires (2025)

Rank Name Net Worth (USD) Source of Wealth
1 Alice Walton $112.5 billion Walmart
2 Francoise Bettencourt Meyers and Family $74.4 billion L’Oréal
3 Julia Koch and Family $74.2 billion Koch Industries
4 Jacqueline Mars $42.3 billion Mars Inc
5 Rafaela Aponte-Diamant $39.0 billion Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group
6 Abigail Johnson $36.0 billion Fidelity Investments
7 Savitri Jindal & Family $32.3 billion JSW Group
8 MacKenzie Scott $32.3 billion Amazon
9 Miriam Adelson & Family $31.5 billion Las Vegas Sands
10 Marilyn Simons & Family $31.0 billion Hedge Funds

The Rise of Women Billionaires

The growing representation of women in the billionaire list reflects the changing dynamics in business, technology, and finance. Many of these women have inherited wealth, but several have also carved out their own path through entrepreneurship and investment. Their impact is felt in industries such as retail, pharmaceuticals, finance, technology, and industrial manufacturing.

 

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

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