Meet the Top 5 Richest Women In The World, In 2025 with their net worth totaling 200Billion plus, the top 5 richest women in the world represent a stunning range of industries and causes, shaping everything from global commerce to philanthropy.

Their influence goes far beyond their bank accounts — they’re innovators, leaders, and changemakers in their own right.

Here’s the definitive 2025 ranking of the richest women on the planet, according to Forbes:

5. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant – $37.7 billion

Source of Wealth: Shipping | Citizenship: Switzerland.

The richest self-made woman on the Forbes list for three consecutive years, Rafaela Aponte-Diamant owns a 50% stake in the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which she cofounded with her husband in 1970 after meeting him on a boat trip to Capri. Today, MSC commands a fleet of 900 ships, making it the largest shipping line in the world. Her husband, Gianluigi Aponte, owns the other half.

4. Jacqueline Mars – $42.6 billion

Source of Wealth: Candy, pet food | Citizenship: U.S.

Jacqueline Mars inherited her fortune from Mars Incorporated, the candy and pet food giant founded by her grandfather. From M&M’s and Snickers to Pedigree dog food, Mars Inc. has become a staple in households around the world. Jacqueline served on the company’s board for two decades and shares ownership with her brother John and her four nieces.

3. Julia Koch & family – $74.2 billion

Source of Wealth: Koch, Inc. | Citizenship: U.S.

After inheriting a 42% stake in Koch Industries (now Koch, Inc.) following her husband David Koch’s death in 2019, Julia Koch saw her fortune swell by nearly $10 billion this year. Koch, Inc. is the second-largest private company in the U.S., with interests spanning oil refining, agriculture, and real estate.

2. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers & family – $81.6 billion

Source of Wealth: L’Oréal | Citizenship: France.

The L’Oréal heiress was the world’s richest woman last year but saw her fortune dip in 2025 due to slowing sales, particularly in China, which pushed shares down by 20%. After 28 years on the company’s board, Bettencourt Meyers announced her retirement as vice chair this February. Her son, Jean-Victor Meyers, is set to take her place by year’s end, marking a generational shift in leadership.

1. Alice Walton – $101 billion

Source of Wealth: Walmart | Citizenship: U.S.

Alice Walton, the only daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, is the richest woman in the world in 2025, crossing the $100 billion mark for the first time. She added $28.7 billion to her fortune this year, fueled by a 40% surge in Walmart’s stock. Outside of business, Walton has poured her energy into the arts, founding the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in her hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas. This year, she expands her legacy even further as a new medical school bearing her name opens its doors to its inaugural class.