2024 Richest women in the World

As of 2024, some of the richest women in the world have amassed their fortunes through inheritance, investment, and business leadership across industries like fashion, retail, mining, and finance. Here are ten of the wealthiest women today:

1.Francoise Bettencourt Meyers ($97.6 billion ]

As the granddaughter of L’Oréal’s founder, Bettencourt Meyers and her family hold a significant share of the beauty giant. She is known for her contributions to family business strategy and philanthropy in the arts and science sectors.

 2.Alice Walton ($78.5 billion)

An heiress of Walmart, Walton focuses on her passion for the arts, including her founding of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas. Her wealth stems from Walmart, which her father, Sam Walton, founded.

3. Julia Koch and Family ($65.5 billion) –

Koch inherited her stake in Koch Industries from her late husband, David Koch, and remains active in philanthropy through the Julia Koch Foundation, especially in health and education.

4. Savitri Jindal ($39.8 billion) –

Chair of India’s Jindal Group, she oversees operations in sectors like steel, power, and cement. Jindal’s influence extends into politics, as she has been active in her home state of Haryana.

6. Jacqueline Mars ($37.5 billion) –

As a shareholder in Mars Inc., the global food and pet care company, Mars has contributed to its legacy and expanded into new ventures. She is a  supporter of equestrian sports.

7. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant ($35.6 billion) –

Co-founder of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) with her husband, Aponte-Diamant oversees one of the world’s largest shipping lines, including MSC Cruises, which she helps manage and design

8. MacKenzie Scott ($34.3 billion) –

The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Scott has become one of the most prolific philanthropists, donating billions to various charities while advocating for social causes.

9. Gina Rinehart ($31.1 billion) –

A mining magnate from Australia, Rinehart revitalized her family’s company, Hancock Prospecting, transforming it into a leader in mining and agriculture.

10. Abigail Johnson ($29.5 billion) –

CEO of Fidelity Investments, Johnson continues her family’s legacy by leading one of the largest investment firms globally, managing trillions in assets.

11. Miriam Adelson ($29.4 billion) –

Through her stake in Las Vegas Sands, the casino and resort company founded by her late husband Sheldon Adelson, she remains one of the leading figures in the gaming industry.

These women represent diverse paths to wealth—some through inheritance and others through business innovation or philanthropic impact​

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