Top 25 Richest Women in the World in 2024

Published on March 16, 2024 at 5:16 pm by Ali Hassan in Business, Lists, News

In this article, we will be looking at the top 25 richest women in the world in 2024. To skip our detailed analysis, head directly to see the Top 5 Richest Women in the World in 2024.

Wealth of Women: An Analysis

Most of the billionaire women in the world in 2023 have retained their position as the richest women in the world in 2024. Among the wealthiest individuals in the world, women are emerging seeing high growth compared to last decade. According to the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2024, women represent around 11% of global Ultra-High-Net-Worth-Individuals (UHNWIs). While it is not a large share, this shows a rapid growth from just 8% less than a decade ago. Almost 71% of UHNWIs around the world expect growth in their wealth in 2024, while high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) see a more conservative growth rate of 65%. Young groups are more enthusiastic about wealth growth in 2024 compared to older groups. Only 52% of HNWI boomers anticipate their wealth to grow in 2024 compared to 75% of Gen Z-ers, with 43% of young HNWIs expecting ‘significant growth’. Male millennials are more passionate about their wealth growth, with 75% anticipating their wealth to increase, compared with 64% of women millennials. These expectations are a bit different for rich Gen Z women. Around 81% of women from the Gen Z group expect growth in 2024, with half of them expecting ‘significant growth’. The share of global wealth held by old HNWIs is expected to be surpassed by Gen X and Millennials by 2030, as per RBC Wealth Management.

In high-income OECD countries, the female-to-male wealth ratio ranged from around 65% to 80% before the pandemic, as per the 2018 Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report. Data for the rest of the regions is limited but reflects a wide-ranging ratio, with a minimum female-to-male wealth ratio of 25% in some countries. Women hold more non-financial assets compared to men and they have a smaller portfolio of financial assets with higher risk such as corporate shares. According to the 2023 Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report, the female-to-male wealth ratio changed little in 2020 and fell in 2021 considering the varying performance of different assets since 2019. However, the drop in the value of financial assets potentially recovered in 2022, restoring the female-to-male wealth ratio close to the pre-pandemic level.

As we mentioned in our article about the 25 richest women in the world, there were almost 2,640 billionaires in 2023 compared to 2,668 in 2022. In 2023, there were almost 337 women billionaires around the world compared to 327 in 2022. This shows that the number of female billionaires increased in 2023 compared to the overall drop in the number of billionaires.

Businesses of the Richest Women

L’Oreal S.A. (EPA:OR) and Jindal Steel And Power Ltd (NSE:JINDALSTEL) are two of the renowned companies owned and operated by the richest women in the world.

L’Oreal S.A. (EPA:OR) is one of the leading personal care companies in the world owned by Francoise Bettencourt Meyers and family. On February 9, L’Oreal S.A. (EPA:OR) announced that it has signed a long-term license agreement with Prada S.p.A. (HKG:1913) to create, develop, and distribute the Miu Miu brand. With a successful collaboration with Prada S.p.A. (HKG:1913), Miu Miu is now part of L’Oreal S.A.’s (EPA:OR) Luxe division starting a new beauty chapter. Following this agreement, the first fragrances under L’Oréal S.A. (EPA:OR) are expected to be launched in 2025.

Jindal Steel And Power Ltd (NSE:JINDALSTEL) is India’s top steel company which is part of the Jindal Group. Savitri Jindal took the business to new heights as she is now the chairperson emerita of the Jindal Group. On January 19, Jindal Steel And Power Ltd (NSE:JINDALSTEL) announced the commencement of its State-of-the-art Hot Strip Mill (HSM) complex at its Angul plant. The HSM complex produced its first coils on January 10, 2024, and the first order was dispatched on January 15. Here is what the Executive Director Angul Plant said:

“Commissioning of HSM at Angul is an important milestone for Jindal to become a serious player in the flat products market. That it has been done in a record time adds to the growing list of firsts in the steel industry in India and globally”

With this context, let’s take a look at the top 25 richest women in the world in 2024.

Top 25 Richest Women in the World in 2024

Our Methodology

To compile the list of richest women in the world in 2024, we gathered data from the Forbes Real-time Billionaire List. We shortlisted the 25 richest women in the world with the highest net worth, as of March 13. We also cross-checked the list with the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The list is ranked in ascending order of the net worth of each woman.

Top 25 Richest Women in the World in 2024

25. Judy Love

Net Worth: $10.1 Billion

Judy Love owns the truck stop and convenience store chain Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores. Along with her husband Tom Love, Judy founded the business in 1964. Judy operates the company with her sons Greg and Frank. With a net worth of $10.1 billion, Judy Love ranks among the top 25 richest women in the world in 2024.

24. Antonia Ax:son Johnson

Net Worth: $10.2 Billion

Antonia Ax:son Johnson is a new entrant in our list of the top 25 richest women in the world. Antonia owns her family conglomerate Axel Johnson Incorporation. The company holds a 50% stake in Axfood AB (STO:AXFO), one of the largest food companies in Scandinavia. Antonia Ax:son Johnson has a net worth of around $10.2 billion.

23. Nancy Walton Laurie

Net Worth: $10.3 Billion

Nancy Walton Laurie is also a new entrant in our list of the top 25 richest women in the world. Nancy inherited a stake in Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) from her father Bud Walton. Nancy Walton Laurie has a net worth of $10.3 billion.

22. Melinda French Gates

Net Worth: $11.1 Billion

Melinda French Gates is one of the leading women philanthropists in the world. Melinda is co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. After the divorce from Bill Gates, Melinda received around $5 billion worth of stock in various public companies owned by Bill. With a net worth of $11.1 billion, Melinda French Gates ranks among the top 25 richest women in the world in 2024.

21. Trudy Cathy White

Net Worth: $11.2 Billion

Trudy Cathy White inherits business ownership in the fried chicken chain Chick-fil-A which was founded by her father Truett Cathy. Trudy serves as an ambassador at Chick-fil-A. Trudy Cathy White has a net worth of $11.2 billion and is one of the richest women in the world in 2024.

20. Kwong Siu-hing

Net Worth: $12.2 Billion

Kwong Siu-hing holds the largest stake in Sun Hung Kai Properties, co-founded by her husband Kwok Tak-seng. Kwong was chairman of Sun Hung Kai Properties from 2008 to 2011. With a net worth of $12.2 billion, Kwong Siu-hing ranks among the top richest women in the world in 2024.

19. Laurene Powell Jobs

Net Worth: $12.9 Billion

Laurene Powell Jobs has a stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and inherits the fortune in the company from her late husband Steven Jobs. Powell Jobs is the owner of The Atlantic and has invested in various media outlets such as Axios, ProPublica, and The Athletic. Laurene Powell Jobs has a net worth of $12.9 billion.

18. Christy Walton

Net Worth: $13.8 Billion

Christy Walton married John Walton who was one of the family owners of Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT). Christy inherited over one-sixth of her husband’s property following his death in 2005. Christy Walton has a net worth of around $13.8 billion.

17. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken

Net Worth: $14 Billion

Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken is one of the richest women in the world in 2024, thanks to her 24% stake in beer giant Heineken. Carvalho-Heineken inherited a stake in the beer company from her father Freddy Heineken. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken is also part of Heineken’s board.

16. Beate Heister

Net Worth: $15.9 Billion

Beate Heister owns a fortune in her family business of Aldi retail. Beate Heister has a net worth of $15.9 billion and ranks among the top 25 richest women in the world in 2024.

15. Renata Kellnerova

Net Worth: $17.9 Billion

Renata Kellnerova chairs The Kellner Family Foundation. Kellnerova was married to billionaire Petr Kellner who died in March 2021. Renata Kellnerova along with her children controls the PFF Group, the business that offers financial, media, and real estate services. Renata Kellnerova ranks 15th among the top richest women in the world in 2024.

14. Vicky Safra

Net Worth: $20.6 Billion

Vicky Safra owns a fortune in the Safra banking empire, which was founded by her husband Joseph Safra. With a net worth of $20.6 billion, Vicky Safra ranks among the richest women in the world.

13. Diane Hendricks

Net Worth: $20.9 Billion

Diane Hendricks along with her late husband, Ken Hendricks, co-founded ABC Supply. Diane has expanded the business successfully and has a net worth of $20.9 billion. Diane Hendricks ranks 13th among the top richest women in the world in 2024.

12. Iris Fontbona

Net Worth: $26.5 Billion

Iris Fontbona controls Antofagasta Plc (LON:ANTO), which owns copper mines in Chile. Fontbona also has a majority stake in Quiñenco, which specializes in banking, beer, and manufacturing. Iris Fontbona has a net worth of around $26.5 billion.

11. Susanne Klatten

Net Worth: $26.7 Billion

Susanne Klatten has around 19% stake in Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (ETR:BMW). In addition, Klatten is the sole owner of Altana AG, which has more than $2.5 billion in annual sales. Susanne Klatten has a net worth of $26.7 billion and ranks among the richest women in the world in 2024.

10. Abigail Johnson

Net Worth: $29 Billion

Abigail Johnson owns an estimated 28.5% stake in Fidelity Investments. Johnson has served the company as CEO since 2014. With a net worth of around $29 billion, Abigail Johnson ranks 10th among the top richest women in the world in 2024.

9. Savitri Jindal

Net Worth: $30.5 Billion

Savitri Jindal has a net worth of around $30.5 billion, thanks to her stake in the Jindal Group. Savitri inherited the company from her husband Om Prakash Jindal. Savitri Jindal makes it to the list of the top richest women in the world in 2024.

8. Gina Rinehart

Net Worth: $30.7 Billion

Gina Rinehart is the richest person in Australia with a net worth of approximately $30.7 billion. Rinehart has investments in the rare earth minerals and gas sector. With a diversified portfolio, Gina Rinehart is one of the richest women in the world.

7. Miriam Adelson

Net Worth: $32.5 Billion

Miriam Adelson owns some of the biggest casinos in Singapore and Macau. Miriam is the widow of the former CEO and chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS). Miriam Adelson has a net worth of around $32.5 billion.

6. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

Net Worth: $33.1 Billion

Rafaela Aponte-Diamant ranks sixth among the top richest women in 2024. Aponte-Diamant has a 40% stake in the world’s largest shipping line, the Mediterranean Shipping Company. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant oversees the company’s decoration operations and her husband, Gianluigi is the executive chairman of the company.

Click to continue reading and see the Top 5 Richest Women in the World in 2024.

AI, Tariffs, Nuclear Power: One Undervalued Stock Connects ALL the Dots (Before It Explodes!)

Published on June 23, 2025 at by Inan Dogan, PhD

Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal!

AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous.

Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink.

Wall Street is pouring hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence—training smarter chatbots, automating industries, and building the digital future. But there’s one urgent question few are asking:

Where will all of that energy come from?

AI is the most electricity-hungry technology ever invented. Each data center powering large language models like ChatGPT consumes as much energy as a small city. And it’s about to get worse.

Even Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, issued a stark warning:

“The future of AI depends on an energy breakthrough.”

Elon Musk was even more blunt:

“AI will run out of electricity by next year.”

As the world chases faster, smarter machines, a hidden crisis is emerging behind the scenes. Power grids are strained. Electricity prices are rising. Utilities are scrambling to expand capacity.

And that’s where the real opportunity lies…

One little-known company—almost entirely overlooked by most AI investors—could be the ultimate backdoor play. It’s not a chipmaker. It’s not a cloud platform. But it might be the most important AI stock in the US owns critical energy infrastructure assets positioned to feed the coming AI energy spike.

As demand from AI data centers explodes, this company is gearing up to profit from the most valuable commodity in the digital age: electricity.

The “Toll Booth” Operator of the AI Energy Boom

It owns critical nuclear energy infrastructure assets, positioning it at the heart of America’s next-generation power strategy.
It’s one of the only global companies capable of executing large-scale, complex EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) projects across oil, gas, renewable fuels, and industrial infrastructure.
It plays a pivotal role in U.S. LNG exportation—a sector about to explode under President Trump’s renewed “America First” energy doctrine.

Trump has made it clear: Europe and U.S. allies must buy American LNG.

And our company sits in the toll booth—collecting fees on every drop exported.

But that’s not all…

As Trump’s proposed tariffs push American manufacturers to bring their operations back home, this company will be first in line to rebuild, retrofit, and reengineer those facilities.

AI. Energy. Tariffs. Onshoring. This One Company Ties It All Together.

While the world is distracted by flashy AI tickers, a few smart investors are quietly scooping up shares of the one company powering it all from behind the scenes.

AI needs energy. Energy needs infrastructure.

And infrastructure needs a builder with experience, scale, and execution.

This company has its finger in every pie—and Wall Street is just starting to notice.

Wall Street is noticing this company also because it is quietly riding all of these tailwinds—without the sky-high valuation.

While most energy and utility firms are buried under mountains of debt and coughing up hefty interest payments just to appease bondholders…

This company is completely debt-free.

In fact, it’s sitting on a war chest of cash—equal to nearly one-third of its entire market cap.

It also owns a huge equity stake in another red-hot AI play, giving investors indirect exposure to multiple AI growth engines without paying a premium.

And here’s what the smart money has started whispering…

The Hedge Fund Secret That’s Starting to Leak Out

This stock is so off-the-radar, so absurdly undervalued, that some of the most secretive hedge fund managers in the world have begun pitching it at closed-door investment summits.

They’re sharing it quietly, away from the cameras, to rooms full of ultra-wealthy clients.

Why? Because excluding cash and investments, this company is trading at less than 7 times earnings.

And that’s for a business tied to:

The AI infrastructure supercycle
The onshoring boom driven by Trump-era tariffs
A surge in U.S. LNG exports
And a unique footprint in nuclear energy—the future of clean, reliable power

You simply won’t find another AI and energy stock this cheap… with this much upside.

This isn’t a hype stock. It’s not riding on hope.

It’s delivering real cash flows, owns critical infrastructure, and holds stakes in other major growth stories.

This is your chance to get in before the rockets take off!

Disruption is the New Name of the Game: Let’s face it, complacency breeds stagnation.

AI is the ultimate disruptor, and it’s shaking the foundations of traditional industries.

The companies that embrace AI will thrive, while the dinosaurs clinging to outdated methods will be left in the dust.

As an investor, you want to be on the side of the winners, and AI is the winning ticket.

The Talent Pool is Overflowing: The world’s brightest minds are flocking to AI.

From computer scientists to mathematicians, the next generation of innovators is pouring its energy into this field.

This influx of talent guarantees a constant stream of groundbreaking ideas and rapid advancements.

By investing in AI, you’re essentially backing the future.

The future is powered by artificial intelligence, and the time to invest is NOW.

Don’t be a spectator in this technological revolution.

Dive into the AI gold rush and watch your portfolio soar alongside the brightest minds of our generation.

This isn’t just about making money – it’s about being part of the future.

So, buckle up and get ready for the ride of your investment life!

Act Now and Unlock a Potential 100+% Return within 12 to 24 months.

We’re now offering month-to-month subscriptions with no commitments.

For a ridiculously low price of just $9.99 per month, you can unlock our in-depth investment research and exclusive insights – that’s less than a single fast food meal!

Here’s why this is a deal you can’t afford to pass up:

Access to our Detailed Report on our AI, Tariffs, and Nuclear Energy Stock with 100+% potential upside within 12 to 24 months
BONUS REPORT on our #1 AI-Robotics Stock with 10000% upside potential: Our in-depth report dives deep into our #1 AI/robotics stock’s groundbreaking technology and massive growth potential.
One New Issue of Our Premium Readership Newsletter: You will also receive one new issue per month and at least one new stock pick per month from our monthly newsletter’s portfolio over the next 12 months. These stocks are handpicked by our research director, Dr. Inan Dogan.
One free upcoming issue of our 70+ page Quarterly Newsletter: A value of $149
Bonus Content: Premium access to members-only fund manager video interviews
Ad-Free Browsing: Enjoy a month of investment research free from distracting banner and pop-up ads, allowing you to focus on uncovering the next big opportunity.
Lifetime Price Guarantee: Your renewal rate will always remain the same as long as your subscription is active.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If you’re not absolutely satisfied with our service, we’ll provide a full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.

Space is Limited! Only 1000 spots are available for this exclusive offer. Don’t let this chance slip away – subscribe to our Premium Readership Newsletter today and unlock the potential for a life-changing investment.

Here’s what to do next:

1. Head over to our website and subscribe to our Premium Readership Newsletter for just $9.99.

2. Enjoy a month of ad-free browsing, exclusive access to our in-depth report on the Trump tariff and nuclear energy company as well as the revolutionary AI-robotics company, and the upcoming issues of our Premium Readership Newsletter.

3. Sit back, relax, and know that you’re backed by our ironclad 30-day money-back guarantee.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Subscribe now and take control of your AI investment future!

Subscribe Now!

No worries about auto-renewals! Our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee applies whether you’re joining us for the first time or renewing your subscription a month later!

Insider Monkey Ads

A New Dawn is Coming to U.S. Stocks

Published on June 13, 2025 at by Insider Monkey Staff

I work for one of the largest independent financial publishers in the world – representing over 1 million people in 148 countries.

We’re independently funding today’s broadcast to address something on the mind of every investor in America right now…

Should I put my money in Artificial Intelligence?

Here to answer that for us… and give away his No. 1 free AI recommendation… is 50-year Wall Street titan, Marc Chaikin.

Marc’s been a trader, stockbroker, and analyst. He was the head of the options department at a major brokerage firm and is a sought-after expert for CNBC, Fox Business, Barron’s, and Yahoo! Finance…

But what Marc’s most known for is his award-winning stock-rating system. Which determines whether a stock could shoot sky-high in the next three to six months… or come crashing down.

That’s why Marc’s work appears in every Bloomberg and Reuters terminal on the planet…

And is still used by hundreds of banks, hedge funds, and brokerages to track the billions of dollars flowing in and out of stocks each day.

He’s used this system to survive nine bear markets… create three new indices for the Nasdaq… and even predict the brutal bear market of 2022, 90 days in advance.

Click to continue reading…

Insider Monkey Ads

Markets

Insider Trading

Hedge Funds

Retirement

Opinion

Log In

Sign Up

Top 25 Richest Women in the World in 2024

Published on March 16, 2024 at 5:16 pm by Ali Hassan in Business, Lists, News

Wealth of Women: An Analysis

Businesses of the Richest Women

Top 25 Richest Women in the World in 2024

25. Judy Love

24. Antonia Ax:son Johnson

23. Nancy Walton Laurie

22. Melinda French Gates

21. Trudy Cathy White

20. Kwong Siu-hing

19. Laurene Powell Jobs

18. Christy Walton

17. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken

16. Beate Heister

15. Renata Kellnerova

14. Vicky Safra

13. Diane Hendricks

12. Iris Fontbona

11. Susanne Klatten

10. Abigail Johnson

9. Savitri Jindal

8. Gina Rinehart

7. Miriam Adelson

6. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

AI, Tariffs, Nuclear Power: One Undervalued Stock Connects ALL the Dots (Before It Explodes!)

Published on June 23, 2025 at by Inan Dogan, PhD

Here’s why this is a deal you can’t afford to pass up:

A New Dawn is Coming to U.S. Stocks

Published on June 13, 2025 at by Insider Monkey Staff

Markets

Insider Trading

Hedge Funds

Retirement

Opinion

Premium

Log In

Sign Up

Top 25 Richest Women in the World in 2024

Published on March 16, 2024 at 5:16 pm by Ali Hassan in Business, Lists, News

Share

Wealth of Women: An Analysis

Businesses of the Richest Women

Top 25 Richest Women in the World in 2024

25. Judy Love

24. Antonia Ax:son Johnson

23. Nancy Walton Laurie

22. Melinda French Gates

21. Trudy Cathy White

20. Kwong Siu-hing

19. Laurene Powell Jobs

18. Christy Walton

17. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken

16. Beate Heister

15. Renata Kellnerova

14. Vicky Safra

13. Diane Hendricks

12. Iris Fontbona

11. Susanne Klatten

10. Abigail Johnson

9. Savitri Jindal

8. Gina Rinehart

7. Miriam Adelson

6. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

Share

AI, Tariffs, Nuclear Power: One Undervalued Stock Connects ALL the Dots (Before It Explodes!)

Published on June 23, 2025 at by Inan Dogan, PhD

Here’s why this is a deal you can’t afford to pass up:

A New Dawn is Coming to U.S. Stocks

Published on June 13, 2025 at by Insider Monkey Staff