Who are the richest women in the world in 2026? From Walmart and L'Oréal to shipping, mining, steel and financial services, some of the world's wealthiest women have built or inherited enormous fortunes from globally influential businesses.

According to Forbes' 2026 World's Billionaires ranking, 481 women made the billionaire list this year, representing around 14% of all billionaires worldwide. The world's richest woman is Alice Walton, the Walmart heiress, with an estimated fortune of $134 billion.

Here is the complete list of the Top 10 Richest Women in the World in 2026.