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World's Richest Women 2025

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February 2025 ENG

From pioneering philanthropy to managing family empires, the world's top wealthiest women are reshaping industries, preserving legacies, and redefining influence. Net worths are as of January 16, 2025, as per Forbes.

- JAMILA GANDHI

World's Richest Women 2025

1. Alice Walton

Net worth: $100.9 billion Source of wealth: Walmart Citizenship: U.S. Age: 75

Walton, the only daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, became the world's wealthiest woman in September 2024, for the first time since May 2022 thanks to a significant rise in Walmart's stock price. Her net worth has increased by $28.6 billion since March 2024. She has focused her career on finance, art, and philanthropy rather than holding a board position at Walmart like her brothers. She has previously worked as an equity analyst, founded an investment banking firm, and served as vice chairman at Arvest Bank Group.

2. Julia Koch & family

Net worth: $74.2 billion Source of wealth: Koch, Inc. Citizenship: U.S.. Age: 62

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