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Ranking of Countries by Female Billionaires on International Women's Day 2024:
1. The United States leads globally with 97 female billionaires, notably including Alice Walton, heiress of Walmart.
2. China secures the second position with 42 female billionaires, less than half of the number in the United States.
3. Germany claims the third spot with 22 female billionaires, featuring prominent figures such as Susanne Klatten, heiress of a German automotive empire, and Nadia Thiele, wife of the late billionaire businessman Heinz Hermann Thiele. Additionally, Massimiliana Landini Aleotti & family are noted in the study.
4. Italy ranks fourth with 19 female billionaires, trailing Germany closely.
5. Notable Italian female billionaires include Massimiliano Landini Aleotti and fashion icon Miuccia Prada, with a net worth of $5.8 billion.
6. Italy's prominence in the food and fashion industries is reflected in its female billionaire representation.
7. India secures the fifth position with 15 female billionaires.
8. Savitri Jindal leads the Indian female billionaire list with a net worth of $30 billion.
9. Rohiqa Cyrus Mistry, wife of Cyrus Mistry, holds the second position among Indian female billionaires with a net worth of $9.6 billion, according to the study.
Countries with the Highest Number of Female Billionaires on International Women's Day 2024
USA: 97 women billionaires
China: 42 women billionaires
Germany: 22 women billionaires
Italy: 19 women billionaires
India: 15 women billionaires
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, a 70-year-old French national, is currently the world's richest woman with a net worth of $99 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires list as of February 28, 2024.
1. Meyers is the granddaughter of the founder of L'Oreal, a renowned cosmetics company.
2. Meyers and her family possess approximately 33% of L'Oreal's stock, as reported by Forbes.
3. She has been a member of L'Oreal's board since 1997, showcasing her longstanding involvement with the company.
4. In 2017, Meyers inherited the title of France's foremost L'Oreal heiress following the passing of her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, who was then regarded as the world's richest woman at the age of 94.
Savitri Jindal
India's wealthiest woman is Savitri Jindal, aged 73, who holds the title of chairperson emerita of the O.P Jindal Group.
1. The O.P. Jindal Group is a business conglomerate that operates across multiple industries including steel, power, cement, and infrastructure sectors.
2. Founded in 1952 by her late husband, Om Prakash Jindal.
3. The conglomerate stands as a testament to its entrepreneurial legacy.
Who is the richest woman in the world 2024?
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers
Who is the richest woman in the world in 2013?
At age 90, Liliane Bettencourt is the world's richest woman
Who is the richest woman in India?
As of December 19, 2023, Savitri Jindal stands as the richest woman in India.