The Richest Women in the World: 2024 Edition
### The Richest Women in the World: 2024 Edition In 2024, the landscape of global wealth continues to be dominated by a small but powerful group of women. These women have amassed fortunes that not only place them at the pinnacle of female wealth but also rank them among the wealthiest individuals in the world, irrespective of gender. Their wealth stems from a variety of industries, including technology, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and inheritance, highlighting the diverse paths to financial success. #### 1. **Francoise Bettencourt Meyers** - **Net Worth:** $96 billion - **Source of Wealth:** L’Oréal - **Country:** France Francoise Bettencourt Meyers tops the list as the richest woman in the world. She is the granddaughter of L’Oréal’s founder, Eugene Schueller, and has been involved in the company’s operations for many years. After her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, passed away in 2017, Francoise inherited her fortune and a significant stake in L’Oréal, the world’s largest co