Who Is the Richest Woman in the World and What Is Her Net Worth?

In the rich and wealth clique there are two possible outcomes; either one was born into wealth or they have amassed wealth through hard work, persistence and determination. Regardless of either side, wealth comes with a lot of pride and recognition. Although men top most of the lists regarding net worth, women are equally up to the task. There are many women who have worked to establish business empires we envy today. In that spirit, it is appropriate to ask the question, "Who is the richest woman in the world and what is her net worth?"

It is extremely hard to tell who is richer than whom because most people to keep low profile. However, it’s possible to make an estimate or judge by once lifestyle, solid assets one possesses and their philanthropic acts. That said, there are some wealth being who do not shy away from stating what they own after all some fiscal policies in selected countries demand wealth declaration - this would make it not to hide under sleeves.

Richest Woman in the World

You may have heard of the richest person in the world and a list follows with prime personalities and their net worth. Here we stop and ask who is the richest woman in the world. There are many contenders who are insanely rich but one woman, according to Forbes and Bloomberg, is the richest - Françcoise Bettencourt Meyers. She is the second heiress of L’Oreal from his dad after the demise of Liliane Bettencourt on 21st September, 2017.

Françcoise Bettencourt Meyers who is 64 years of age now is believed to have inherited the entire $42.5 billion estate. This regardless the France regulation that state when a person dies with no spouse and with a single child the wealth is half given to the child and the other goes to charity or is freely disposed. Nonetheless both Jean-Victor and Nicolas, Meyer’s children have inherited some portions this is evidence enough that Françcoise Bettencourt Meyers is fairly worth over $42.6 billion today.

Closer to Madam Bettencourt is the Wal-Mart heiress, Alice Walton. She is the daughter to Wal-Mart founder, Sam Walton. She is about $ 33.8 billion worth according to Forbes and Wealth-X gives a figure of $39.2 billion. Françcoise Bettencourt Meyers therefore remain the richest woman in the world 2017 according to her net worth.

The Richest Black Woman in the World

People of the black race have rolled up their sleeves and are working to leave a good legacy that will rigger on after they are long gone. It takes even twice the hard work to find a black woman who is living their dream.

Oprah Winfrey is the richest black woman as of January 24, 2018. Her net worth is $2.9 Billion. She owns a media network and has stakes in other companies. Oprah still earns massive amounts of money from the success of her former talk show years.

With the Angolan Isabel dos Santos net worth at $2.8 Billion on Jan 24, 2018, it is clear the top position of the richest black woman is closely contested.

Source: Tuko