These ten women are the top movers and shakers in the world and their net worth shows it. While some inherited their wealth, others have worked their way into billionaire status. Here are the richest women in the world in 2023.
1. Francoise Bettencourt-Meyers
Net Worth: $74.8 billion
Wealth Source: Founder of L’Oreal Paris
Country of Citizenship: France
2. Alice Walton
Net Worth: $65.3 billion
Wealth Source: Heiress of Walmart
Country of Citizenship: United States
3. Julia Koch
Net Worth: $60 billion
Wealth Source: 42% stake in Koch Industries
Country of Citizenship: United States
4. Mackenzie Bezos Scott
Net Worth: $43.6 billion
Wealth Source: Amazon
Country of Citizenship: United States
5. Jaqueline Mars
Net Worth: $31.7 billion
Wealth Source: 1/3 ownership of Mars (candy and pet food)
Country of Citizenship: United States
6. Gina Rinehart
Net Worth: $30.2 billion
Wealth Source: Chairman of Hancock Prospecting
Country of Citizenship: Australia
7. Miriam Adelson
Net Worth: $27.5 billion
Wealth Source: 50% owner of Las Vegas Sands casinos
Country of Citizenship: United States
8. Susanne Klatten
Net Worth: $24.3 billion
Wealth Source: Stakeholder in Altana, a German chemical company, and stakeholder in BMW
Country of Citizenship: Germany
9. Iris Fontbona
Net Worth: $22.8 billion
Wealth Source: Inheritance of Antofagasta, a Santiago-based mining company
Country of Citizenship: Chile
10. Yang Huiyan
Net Worth: $22.4 billion
Wealth Source: Majority shareholder at Country Garden Holdings, property developer and entrepreneur
Country of Citizenship: China
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