Key facts
- The world's richest women saw their wealth grow over the past year.
- Most of the top 20 wealthiest women are from the US.
- Forbes compiled the ranking using assets like stakes in public and private companies, real estate, and other holdings.
- The wealth snapshot is from March 1, 2026.
- Women comprised 14% of Forbes' World's Billionaires List.
- Diane Hendricks, chair of ABC Supply, has a net worth of $22.3 billion.
The world's wealthiest women have seen their fortunes grow over the past year, according to a ranking compiled by Forbes. The list, which reflects a snapshot of wealth as of March 1, 2026, includes founders and heiresses from various industries, with the majority hailing from the United States.
Forbes estimates net worth by analyzing assets such as stakes in public and private companies, real estate, and other holdings, while also considering factors like debt and charitable giving. In some instances, wealth held by an individual's immediate family is included, denoted by "& family."
Diane Hendricks, chair of building supplies company ABC Supply, is ranked among the top wealthiest women with a net worth of $22.3 billion. Christy Walton, who inherited a stake in Walmart, has a net worth of $24.3 billion. Gina Rinehart, executive chair of mining company Hancock Prospecting, is valued at $25.5 billion. Vicky Safra and her family, whose fortune stems from banking, are estimated to be worth $27.1 billion.