List of Top 7 Richest Women in the World 2021 Finally Out

Women conquer the world and show the opposite sex that they can also achieve everything the latter can. Seven of these women are the richest in the world and a role model for others aspiring to greatness.

1. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the richest woman in the world with a net worth of $73.6 billion (N29,089,375,000,000).

She inherited her fortune from her mother, Liliane Bettencourt who died in 2017.

Liliane’s father founded L’Oreal, a cosmetic company on whose board Francoise has served since 1997. The richest woman in the world is 67-years-old.

2. Alice Walton

Alice Walton is worth $61.8 billion (N23,561,250,000,000), which makes her the second richest woman in the world. Her source of wealth is the retail giant, Walmart.

The 71-year-old American woman lost the number one spot to Meyers.

3. MacKenzie Scott

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife is worth $53 billion (N20,206,250,000,000). Her source of wealth is Amazon.

Her marriage with Bezos ended in 2019, which became the beginning of her journey to the list of world’s top female billionaires.

The number three richest woman is 53 years and from the United States.

4. Julia Koch & family

Julia Koch is worth $46.4 billion (N17,690,000,000,000). She and her children have 42% stake in the family business, Koch Industries.

5. Miriam Adelson

The 75-year-old American woman is the fifth richest woman in the world with a net worth of $38.2 billion (N14,563,750,000,000).

She controls 56% stake in cas*no operator Las Vegas Sands.

6. Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Mars is worth $31.3 billion (N11,933,125,000,000). Her source of wealth is Mars Incorporated, a candy, pet care and food company.

She is 81 years and from the United States.

7. Yang Huiyan & family

Yang Huiyan’s source of wealth is real estate and the Chinese woman is worth $29.6 billion (N11,285,000,000,000).

The 39-year-old woman owns about 58% of China-based real estate developer Country Garden Holdings.