- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Richest Women Billionaires In The World 2025: Women are making notable progress in the billionaire rankings as the global wealth landscape continues to change in 2025. With a net worth of $101 billion, Walmart heiress Alice Walton is the richest woman in the world, or you can say on the planet, with her position at the top of the list. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers of L'Oréal is not far behind, demonstrating the long-lasting impact of family-run businesses.
Savitri Jindal, the matriarch of the OP Jindal Group and one of the richest women in the world, is a proud representation of India. Her inclusion demonstrates how Indian businesswomen are becoming more and more well-known worldwide. According to the Global Hurun Rich list 2025, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of the HCL became the world's richest Indian woman in the top ten. But Forbes List is slightly different from this.
Savitri Jindal, Roshni Nadar Malhotra (Iamge: Forbes)
Well, the Forbes Rich List mainly focuses on individual net worth and real-time billionaire rankings, often updated annually or in real time. In contrast, the Hurun Global Rich List emphasises detailed wealth sources, regional insights and often includes broader family wealth.
Forbes List Of Top 10 Richest Women In The World In 2025
In this article, we have first listed the Forbes list of the top 10 richest women in the world and then also the Global Hurun Rich List of the world's richest women. Take a look.
| Rank | Name | Age | Country | Company | Net Worth |
| 1. | Alice Walton | 75 | U. S. | Walmart | $101 billion |
| 2. | Francoise Bettencourt Meyers | 71 | France | Loreal | $81.6 billion |
| 3. | Julia Koch & family | 62 | U. S. | Koch, Inc | $74.2 billion |
| 4. | Jacqueline Mars | 85 | U.S. | Candy, pet food (Pedigree, Snickers and more) | $42.6 billion |
| 5. | Rafaela Aponte-Diamant | 80 | Switzerland | Mediterranean Shipping Company | $37.7 billion |
| 6. | Savitri Jindal & family | 75 | India | Jindal Steel Group | $35.5. billion |
| 7. | Abigail Johnson | 63 | U. S. | Fidelity | $32.7 billion |
| 8. | Miriam Adelson | 79 | U. S. | Casinos | $32.1 billion |
| 9. | Marilyn Simons & family | 74 | U. S. | Hedge funds | $31 billion |
| 10. | Melinda French Gates | 60 | U. S. | Microsoft, investments | $30.4 billion |
Global Hurun Rich List Of World's Top 10 Women Billionaires
The Hurun and Forbes rich lists often differ due to their distinct evaluation methods and sources. Hurun may include private company data and insider insights, especially in Asia, while Forbes typically relies on public records and market valuations. These variations in data collection lead to differences in billionaire rankings and net worth estimates. Below is the Hurun rich list of the world's top 10 women billionaires.
Global Hurun rich list 2025 women (Image: Hurun.net)