The 20 richest women in the world, ranked

Forbes' World's Billionaires List shows that the richest women in the world, including Alice Walton, Julia Koch, and Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, saw their wealth grow over the past year. The top 20 are primarily heiresses or owners of stakes in major companies, with fortunes spanning industries from cosmetics to building supplies. Most of the top 20 hail from the United States. Women comprised 14% of Forbes' World's Billionaires list as of March 1, 2026.

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