1 - Françoise Bettencourt Meyers

The French businesswoman has been the world’s wealthiest woman for the last three years. According to the estimates, Françoise Bettencourt-Meyers' net worth exceeds $80 billion. It has expanded by $5.7 billion from a year ago. The businesswoman managed to get such a hefty sum due to the growth of L'Oreal stocks. Betancourt-Meyers inherited the company's assets in 2017 and is now the cosmetics giant's largest shareholder. Over the past 12 months, L'Oreal securities have jumped by 12%.

2 - Julia Koch

Julia Koch, an American socialite and philanthropist, lost $1 billion in 2022. Despite this, she managed to gain one position on the Forbes list. Julia Koch's net worth is estimated at $59 billion. The main income comes from Koch Industries, a diversified holding company. Koch inherited more than 40% of the company in 2019 after the death of her husband David. Julia Koch also runs the charitable foundation created by her husband. She continues to donate large sums to organizations that fight poverty and help addicts.

3 - Alice Walton

Alice Louise Walton is an American heiress to the fortune of Walmart. In the early 90s, she inherited a share in Walmart after her father Sam Walton, who was the founder of the company, died. According to the estimates, Alice Walton’s net worth stands at nearly $57 billion. Compared to 2022, her capital shrank by $8 billion. As a result, Walton slipped on the Forbes list as the company posted a record drop in the value of shares due to poor financial performance.

4 - Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Mars is an American heiress and investor whose net worth gained $6.6 billion over the last 12 months and now exceeds $38 billion. Mars, a food conglomerate, is the entrepreneur's key source of income. The company produces sweets, beverages, instant food, and pet food. Today, Jacqueline and her brother John own about a third of the company’s shares. Despite her age of 83, the billionaire is still a member of the company’s steering board.

5 - Miriam Adelson

Miriam Adelson, the heiress of the Las Vegas Sands gambling empire, closes the top 5 of the world's wealthiest businesswomen. Two years ago, she received a stake in the company after the death of her husband Sheldon. Today, Miriam is the major shareholder of the Las Vegas Sands. The businesswoman’s net worth is $35 billion, which is $7.5 billion more than a year ago. Thanks to such a solid increase, Miriam Adelson gained two positions on the Forbes list.