As of March 6, 2025, Alice Walton ranks as the richest woman in the world with a net worth of $103.9 billion

Key takeaways:

  • The total wealth of the three richest women surpasses $259 billion.
  • Alice Walton is the only woman in the world whose net worth exceeds $100 billion.
  • These women share a legacy of inherited wealth that they have successfully transformed into increased wealth.
  • Each of the top three richest women holds a net worth greater than $70 billion.
  • The top three richest women in the world are engaged in philanthropic endeavours.

Alice Walton, known as the wealthiest woman globally, has a net worth of $103.9 billion. Her wealth is largely from the success of Walmart in the retail sector. She is the only woman in the world to be classified as a centibillionaire (with a net worth over $100 billion).  ​​

 

Following closely is Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the heiress to the L'Oréal fortune, with a net worth of $81.1 billion. Julia Koch, associated with Koch Industries, comes in third with a net worth of $74.2 billion.  ​​

 

These women have not only inherited prominent businesses but have also enhanced their value, showing that wealth is not solely about inheritance but also about effective management, growth, and leveraging influence across various sectors and society at large.

Source:

Forbes

Period:

March 6, 2025
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