Top Seven Richest Women in the World This Year

Women are leading everywhere, from sports to finance. They do not need a godfather to build their careers; they work hard to get whatever they want. Here, we will see the self-made richest women who now have names, wealth, and fame. These women hold high stakes in different sectors. Women are breaking barriers and leading all sectors. 

Furthermore, they started their career from zero and are creating back-to-back history. Their achievements are the reply to all the haters who feel that women are losers and their life is limited to the kitchen. Let’s check the list of the richest female in the world with their journey. 

7 Richest Women of the Year

Here are some of the richest ladies on the world’s richest females list. The world should know about their hardworking days and journeys. 

7. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

Rafaela Aponte-Diamant is one of the richest women in the world. She was born on March 26, 1945, in Haifa, Israel, and co-owns the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group. She is 76 and has a net worth of $33.1 Billion. Rafaela earns from shipping, and her company is the World’s largest shipping company. 

Moreover, she and her husband started the company on loan in 1976. MSC has 500 container ships and over 1,00,000 workers. However, her children handle the company. Her son, Diego Aponte, is the CEO, and her daughter, Alexa Aponte Vago, is the chairwoman. She has won many awards and achievements.

6. Savitri Jindal & Family

Savitri Jindal is among the richest women in the world. She was born on 20 March 1950 in Tinsukia, Assam, India. She is the chairperson of the Jindal Group, which operates in the steel, power, and cement business. Savitri married Om Prakash Jindal, the owner of Jindal Group. Her net worth is $33.5 Billion, and she is India’s richest woman. 

After her husband’s death, the business is now handled by their four sons. Due to the rising share market, Savitri gained wealth, leading India in terms of richest women. She is also a member of the INC political party. 

5. Mackenzie Scott

Mackenzie Scott is the richest female in the world after Jacqueline Mars. She was born April 7, 1970, in San Francisco, California, U.S., and is the wife of Jess Bezos, the owner of Amazon. After taking a 4% stake in the company during the divorce, she became the fifth richest woman. However, she regularly donates most of her wealth to the girl’s education and charity. 

Moreover, in March 2023, she donated approximately $640 million. She was the biggest supporter of Amazon’s success. She worked on the business plan, accounts, and shipping early orders. 

4. Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Mars is the owner of Mars, Incorporated. Mars was born and raised in America by her parents. She holds a stake in the company, making her the world’s fourth richest female. Mars is popular for its pet food brands, such as M&Ms and Pedigree. At the age of 84, her net worth is $38.5 billion. However, she and her brother, John Mars, hold the company. 

The company was started by Frank C. Mars, grandfather of Jacqueline Mars. At an early age, she used to work day and night for Mars’s success. But she retired in 2001 and became the owner of the company.  She achieved many awards and gave a large section of her income in charity. 

3. Julia Koch & Family

Julia Koch’s full name is Julia Margaret Flesher Koch. She was born on April 12, 1962, in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. She owns Koch Industries, which was started by her late husband, David Koch. Her net worth is $64.3 Billion, making her the world’s third richest woman. Unfortunately, her husband died in 2019. Julia and her three children hold 42% of the company’s stake. 

In 2022, she has given over $200 million for science and medical research, education and the arts. Besides her net worth, she holds immense respect and love from those who contribute to her success. 

2. Alice Walton

Alice Walton is the second richest female in the world. She is the daughter of Walmart’s owner, Sam Walton. Alice was born and raised in Arkansas, U.S. Walmart’s share price plays an important role in her success. Before joining her father’s company, she worked as an equity analyst and money manager. 

Moreover, she herself donated $225 million out of $407 million of Walmart’s philantrophy. She made an Alice L. Walton Foundation in 2017. In which she promotes arts, education, health, and economic opportunity.

1. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & Family

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the richest female in the world. Eugene Schueller, the founder of L’Oréal was her grandfather. She was born on 10 July 1953 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Her current net worth is $99.5 billion, making her the world’s richest female. She has been the richest woman for four consecutive years. 

Bottom Line

Women are leading the world, and this list of richest women proves it. Those mentioned above are the richest women globally and have billions of net worth. Besides their net worth, they achieved love from the people due to their charity. From sports and cosmetics to finance and business, women are raising the standards everywhere.

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