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The richest women in the world
The largest fortunes held by women, ranked by sourced net worth rather than fame.
Alice Walton tops this list. Net worth: $132.6B, ahead of Julia Koch at $84.6B.
Alice WaltonFoundersUnited States$132.6Bas of 2026
as of 2026
Julia KochBusiness ProfessionalsUnited States$84.6Bas of 2026
as of 2026
- Françoise Bettencourt MeyersWritersFrance
$74.8Bas of 2022
as of 2022
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4thJacqueline MarsBusiness Professionals · as of 2026United StatesBusiness Professionals$50.3Bas of 2026
24th
Laurene Powell JobsBusiness Professionals · as of 2026United StatesBusiness Professionals$15.9Bas of 2026
Laurene Powell JobsBusiness Professionals · as of 2026United StatesBusiness Professionals$15.9Bas of 2026Ranked by sourced net worth. Figures are estimates and may be out of date. Not financial advice.
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