These women either made tremendous achievements in various sectors, were born into influential networking family businesses, or made calculated investments through the years. Forbes has listed the ten richest women in the world in 2025, analyzing their fortunes stemming from diverse industries like fashion, shipping, banking, and even steel.
1. Alice Walton – $112 billion
Alice is the daughter of Walmart’s founder, Sam Walton. While Alice does not run the firm, she owns substantial stock in the company. Walmart shares make up the majority of her wealth. Besides, she is known for being a supporter of arts in the US.
2. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers & Family – $81 billion
As the granddaughter of the L’Oréal founder, the world’s largest cosmetics company, Françoise helps operate the company while being active in charity and even publishing books.
3. Julia Koch & Family – $74 billion
Julia now holds a massive stake in one of the biggest privately owned companies in America after the death of her husband, David Koch. Currently, she is focused on philanthropy, predominantly supporting cultural institutions.
4. Jacqueline Mars – $42 billion
Jacqueline is a partial owner of Mars Inc, which manufactures M&M’s, Snickers and Pedigree pet food. Her family business ranks among the largest privately owned companies in the world.
5. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant – $39 billion
Rafaela and her husband co-found Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest shipping line. Her wealth stems from international trade and shipment of goods.
6. Abigail Johnson – $36 billion
Johnson is the CEO of Fidelity Investments, an american based global investment company started by her grandfather. She holds close to 30% stock ownership thus is greatly involved in international finance.
7. Savitri Jindal & Family – $32 billion
Savitri heads the Jindal Group which is a major Indian company based in steel, power and infrastructure. Also served as a government minister in India.
8. MacKenzie Scott – $32 billion
Scott gained her wealth from divorce settlement with Jeff Bezos of Amazon. Currently, she is one of the biggest philanthropists in the world donating billions to charities and other causes.
9. Miriam Adelson & Family – $31 billion
Miriam Adelson inherited wealth from her late husband Sheldon Adelson, who created a casino empire in Las Vegas and Macau. She funds medical and other charitable research.
10. Marilyn Simons & Family – $31 billion
Marilyn Simons heads the Simons Foundation for educational and scientific research after the death of her husband, Jim, who was a hedge fund billionaire.
