Did you know that the number of female billionaires is increasing faster than ever? By 2025, we’re seeing more women at the top of the global wealth rankings, from corporate giants to savvy investors and brave entrepreneurs. This list is about more than simply money; it’s about influence, innovation, and breaking down barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries.
In this article, Townflex will take you on a journey where we will share with you no less than the top 20 richest billionaire women in the world by net worth. From inherited wealth to tech empires, luxury brands, and smart investments, these women are showing that being wealthy isn’t just a boys’ club anymore.
Just as usual, this list is updated based on Forbes’ latest real-time Billionaire list, which tracks the daily ups and downs of the world’s richest people.
Who Is the Richest Woman in 2025?
The 2025 World’s Richest Female list starts with Alice Walton topping the chart with a whopping $119.3B in wealth. Followed by Françoise Bettencourt Meyers & family with a total wealth of $89.8B. Julia Koch & family comes third with a net worth of $81.1B.
Top 20 Richest Women In The World
Let’s take a closer look at the top 20 richest females in the world in 2025. See the list below by tapping on the names to expand the details.
Also Read: See Elon Musk’s Net Worth
Alice Walton Net Worth
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 75
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Walmart
- Forbes Net Worth: $119.3B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $133.0B
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers’ Net Worth
- Country: France
- Continent: Europe
- Age: 72
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: L'Oréal
- Forbes Net Worth: $89.8B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $92.6B
Julia Koch & family
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 63
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Koch, Inc.
- Forbes Net Worth: $81.1B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $76.8B
Iris Fontbona & family Net Worth
- Country: Chile
- Continent: America
- Age: 82
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Mining
- Forbes Net Worth: $41.8B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $47.8B
Miriam Adelson & family Net Worth
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 79
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Casinos
- Forbes Net Worth: $41.6B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $47.2B
Jacqueline Mars’ Net Worth
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 85
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Candy, pet food
- Forbes Net Worth: $41.4B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $48.7B
Rafaela Aponte-Diamant Net Worth
- Country: Switzerland
- Continent: Europe
- Age: 80
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Shipping
- Forbes Net Worth: $39.8B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $37.5B
Savitri Jindal & family Net Worth
- Country: India
- Continent: Asia
- Age: 75
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Steel
- Forbes Net Worth: $37.1B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $313.0B
Abigail Johnson’s Net Worth
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 63
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Fidelity
- Forbes Net Worth: $35.4B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $46.5B
Marilyn Simons & family Net Worth
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 74
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Hedge Funds
- Forbes Net Worth: $32.5B
Elaine Marshall & family Net Worth
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 83
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Koch Inc
- Forbes Net Worth: $30.9B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $25.8B
MacKenzie’s Scott Net Worth
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 55
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Amazon
- Forbes Net Worth: $29.5B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $39.5B
Melinda French Gates’ Net Worth
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 61
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Microsoft, investments
- Forbes Net Worth: $29.3B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $16.7B
Zheng Shuliang & family’s Net Worth
- Country: China
- Continent: Asia
- Age: 79
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Aluminum products
- Forbes Net Worth: $28.7B
Susanne Klatten’s Net Worth
- Country: Germany
- Continent: Europe
- Age: 63
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: BMW, pharmaceuticals
- Forbes Net Worth: $26.7B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $3.0B
Gina Rinehart’s Net Worth
- Country: Australia
- Continent: Oceania
- Age: 71
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Mining
- Forbes Net Worth: $23.8B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $35.9B
Vicky Safra’s Net Worth
- Country: Greece
- Continent: Europe
- Age: 72
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Banking
- Forbes Net Worth: $23.4B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $24.8B
Diane Hendricks’ Net Worth
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 78
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Building supplies
- Forbes Net Worth: $22.3B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $16.5B
Christy Walton’s Net Worth
- Country: United States
- Continent: America
- Age: 76
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Walmart
- Forbes Net Worth: $21.0B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $20.7B
Zhong Huijuan’s Net Worth
- Country: China
- Continent: Asia
- Age: 64
- Gender: Female
- Source of Wealth: Pharmaceuticals
- Forbes Net Worth: $20.5B
- Bloomberg Net Worth: $22.1B
- Top 20 Richest People in China: Billionaires List
- Top 20 Richest People in Africa
- Richest People in UAE By Net Worth: Forbes UAE’s Billionaire List
- Richest People In The World: Richest Persons
- Top 20 Richest People In Canada
