Top 10 Richest Women in the World 2023

 

Introduction

Women are increasingly becoming business leaders and entrepreneurs in today's society. Women's success stories across a range of industries inspire and motivate. We'll talk about the top 10 richest women in the world as of 2023 in this article.

 

Top 10 Richest Women in the World 2023

 The Top 10 Richest Women on Earth in 2023

Let's have a look at the top ten wealthiest women in the world in 2023 and how they acquired their wealth.

 1 FrançoiseBettencourt Meyers

With a estimated net worth of $80 billion, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is the richest woman in the world. She is the L'Oréal cosmetics company's heiress. The French business woman received her wealth through her mother Liliane Bettencourt, who predeceased her in 2017, and was also the richest person in the world. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is also an author who has written books on Jewish-Christian ties and Greek mythology.

 

2  Julia Koch

American entrepreneur and philanthropist Julia Koch has a $59 billion fortune. David Koch, an industrialist, died in 2019, and she is his widow. Julia Koch husband, who was a co owner of Koch Industries, one of the biggest privately held businesses in the United States, left her a substantial inheritance.

 

3 Alice Walton

Sam Walton, who founded Walmart, is the father of Alice Walton, who owns a $56 billion fortune. She is  third richest lady in the world and richest woman in the United States. Collector Alice Walton established the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas to display her own collection.

 

4 Jacqueline Mars

American heiress and investor Jacqueline Mars has a $38 billion total net worth. Her grandpa, Frank C. Mars, who established the Mars candy firm, left her a substantial inheritance. Jacqueline Mars participate in the day to day activities of Mars, Incorporated as a member of the board of directors.

 

5 Miriam Adelson

Israeli-American physician and philanthropist Miriam Adelson has a $35 billion total net worth. She is the widow of Republican Party supporter and millionaire casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson. In addition to being a physician, Miriam Adelson specialises in the treatment of drug addiction.

6 Aponte-Diamant Rafaela

Swiss billionaire Rafaela Aponte-Diamant has a $31 billion total net worth. One of the biggest shipping firm in the world, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), was co-founded by her. Gianluigi Aponte and Rafaela Aponte-Diamant founded MSC in 1970 with just one ship, and since then, they have expanded it into a multibillion-dollar shipping conglomerate.

 

7 Susanne Klatten

German entrepreneur and heiress Susanne Klatten has a $27 billion net worth. Her father Herbert Quandt, a significant BMW shareholder, left her his riches. Susanne Klatten is a stockholder who has interests in a number of sectors, including the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

 

8 Gina Rinehart

Australian mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has a $27 billion fortune. She serves as the chairman of her father's mining and exploration business, Hancock Prospecting. Gina Rinehart has participated in numerous charitable endeavours and is a supporter of the mining sector.

 

9 MacKenzie Scott

American author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has a $24 billion fortune. She previously wed Jeff Bezos the man behind Amazon, and after their divorce, she was awarded a sizable sum of money. MacKenzie Scott is renowned for her charity and has given several charities and organisations billions of dollars.

 

10 Iris Fontbona

Iris Fontbona, a billionaire from Chile, with a $23 billion fortune. She received her money from her late husband, mining billionaire Andrónico Luksic. The Luksic Group, which has interests in a number of industries including mining, beverages, and finance, is now led by Iris Fontbona.

 

 Conclusion

These are the top 10 wealthiest women in the world as of 2023, and their success stories highlight the variety of fields and upbringings from which they have derived their wealth. It is encouraging to see more and more women breaking down boundaries in fields that have historically been controlled by men. These ladies are also making a difference in the world by giving back to others and using their fortune for philanthropy.