5 Richest Women in the World

In this article, we are going to list the 5 richest women in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic please take a look at 25 Richest Women in the World.

5. Miriam Adelson & Family

Net Worth: $35.5 Billion

The widow of former CEO and chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS), Sheldon Adelson, Miriam Adelson owns some of the biggest casinos in Singapore and Macau. Miriam was born in Israel and completed her medical degree in addiction. Miriam Adelson with a net worth of $35.5 billion ranks among the richest women in the world.

4. Jacqueline Mars

Net Worth: $39.7 Billion

Jacqueline Mars owns an estimated one-third of Mars, Incorporated, and is the richest among the four Mars sisters. She has served the company for almost 20 years and was on the company’s board until 2016. With a net worth close to $40 billion, Jacqueline Mars ranks among the richest women in the world.

3. Julia Koch & Family

Net Worth: $59.6 Billion

After David Koch died in 2019, Julia Koch along with her three children inherited a 42% stake in Koch Industries. Before meeting David in 1991, Julia worked as an assistant to fashion designer Adolfo. Julia Koch’s net worth close to $60 billion makes her one of the richest women in the world.

2. Alice Walton

Net Worth: $63.5 Billion

Alice Walton is the only daughter of Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT)’s founder Sam Walton. In 2011, Alice began the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art following her interest in art, rather than working for her father’s company. With a whopping $63.5 billion net worth, Alice Walton is the second richest woman in the world.

1. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & Family

Net Worth: $91 Billion

The richest woman in the world and the 13th richest person in the world, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers owns 33% of L’Oreal S.A. (EPA:OR) along with her family. Francoise has served as the chairwoman of the family holding company. She has also been part of L’Oreal’s board since 1997. Meyer is also the president of their family philanthropic foundation, Fondation Bettencourt Schueller. 

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