 15 richest wives in the world. Ever wondered who the world's richest woman is? We frequently read about billionaire boys' club members like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and others. The other half of humanity, though, is what keeps the world running. Let's learn more about the world's wealthiest ladies. In the last two decades, women have made great strides. Many women have smashed the glass ceiling as a result of the liberalization of previously conservative gender ideas. They have effectively established themselves in fields of business, corporate employment, and other economic endeavors that were once the exclusive preserve of men. The richest individuals in the world are listed on Forbes' annual compilation of the world's billionaires. Surprisingly, there are a lot more billionaires in the globe than you might think. This year, 2,668 billionaires are listed by Forbes. What do you think of that? More than 2,600 persons have a net worth greater than $1 billion. The fact that there are only 327 women on the list, though is even more astounding. The figures will undoubtedly need some time to balance out, but we'll get there. These women either founded or co-founded their own businesses or made investments that paid off handsomely. Hello viewers, welcome to today's episode. Let's start the countdown and introduce ourselves to the top 15 richest women in the world. Do well to subscribe to Africa Reloaded if you find the video interesting. 15. Iris Fontboner, $15.5 billion. A billionaire entrepreneur from Chile, by the name of Iris Balbina Fontboner Gonzales, is the widow of Andronico-Luxic Abarro. She inherited Anta Vergasta P.L.C., making her a billionaire. Iris Fontboner's net worth is projected to reach $15.5 billion as of November 2022. 14. Chu Kanfe, $16.1 billion. Chinese businesswoman Zhou Kanfe founded the significant touchscreen manufacturer Lens Technology. She became one of the wealthiest women in China after her company was publicly listed on the Shenzhen-Chinaxed market in March 2015. As of November 2022, Zhou Kanfe's net worth is estimated to be $16.1 billion. 13. Jaina Reinhart, $16.3 billion. Jaina Reinhart, the chairman of Hancock Prospecting, is a native of Perth, Western Australia. When her father went away, she received the bulk of the corporation. Jaina Reinhart's net worth was projected to be $16.3 billion as of November 2022. 12. Lu Zhengfang, $16.4 billion. After quitting her job as a pesticides manufacturing worker in 1993, Lu Zhengfang invested in Offen, a test preparation business in 1999. Liao Yongxin, the chairman of Offen, is Lu's son. Offen Education Technology was a Shenzhen stock exchange listed company in 2019. The estimated value of Lu Zhengfang's net worth as of November 2022 is $16.4 billion. 11. Fan Hongwei, $16.8 billion. Chinese chairperson for Hengli Petrochemical, Fan Hongwei is a chemical fiber supplier. Hongwei's husband, Chen Zhenhua, is the chairman of Hengli's holding company. As of November 2022, Fan Hongwei's net worth is estimated to be $16.8 billion. 10. Wu Yejun, $17.9 billion. Wu Yejun is the co-founder and chairperson of Longfall Properties, a real estate developer paced in Hong Kong. She co-founded the company in 1993 with her now ex-husband, Kai Kui. They divorced in 2012 and he no longer has an active role in the company. Wu Yejun's net worth is estimated to be $17.9 billion. 9. Zhang Huijuan, $18.9 billion. Chinese drug company Hanso Pharmaceutical, which specializes in cancer, psychotropic, antidiabetic and other pharmaceuticals, is led by Zhang Huijuan. Huijuan lives in Shanghai with her husband, who is also a pharmaceutical billionaire. She shares ownership of over 75% in the company with her daughter, Sun Yuan. 8. Loring Powell Jobs, $19.9 billion. Loring Powell Jobs is an American entrepreneur of CEO and the creator of the Emerson Collective, which promotes legislation for social justice, environmental protection and immigration and education reform. Loring Powell Jobs projected net worth as of November 2022 is $19.9 billion. 7. Suzan Klatton, $24.2 billion. Johanna Quant was still ranked as one of the richest women in the world when we looked at the Forbes statistics. However, Johanna passed away in 2015, leaving Suzan as the only beneficiary of both her father's estate and the cash. Among other companies, Klatton has shares of BMW, SGL and Altana. The estimated value of Suzan Klatton's net worth as of November 2022 is $24.2 billion. 6. Jacqueline Mars, $28.9 billion. American investor and Harris to the Mars Incorporated Fortune, Jacqueline Mars. The corporation was founded by her parents, and she and her two brothers, John and Forrest Jr., split the income. Jacqueline Mars' net worth is projected to be $28.9 billion as of November 2022. 5. Yang Huemin, $30.6 billion. The controlling oma of country garden holdings and the 24th richest person on Chinese mainland, Yang Huemin. She is currently the richest lady in Asia and the youngest female billionaire. She is the daughter of Yang Guxing, who founded Big Yuan in 1997 and gave a 70% of country garden shares prior to the company's 2007 initial public offering. 4. Julie Koch, $44.9 billion. David Koch's widow Julia predestined him in 2019. In Koch Industries, David and his brother Charles each held 42% of the company's stock. Julia and her three children received David's 42% ownership interest in the conglomerate after his passing. Julia Koch's projected net worth as of November 2022 is $44.9 billion. 3. Mackenzie Scott, $62.7 billion. Author and philanthropist Mackenzie Scott previously Mackenzie Bezos hails from the United States. She was Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon Wife. Mackenzie obtained a 4% interest in Amazon following their divorce, which at the time was valued at $35 billion. 2. Alice Walton, $68.1 billion. Sam Walton, the creator of one of the most renowned retail organizations in the world, Allmart, is the father of Alice Walton. The Walmart wealth belongs to Alice. In 1988, she also started the Llama company, which has since shut down. The estimated value of Alice Walton's net worth is $68.1 billion. 1. Franquise Bettencourt Mayors, $69.6 billion. When Liliane Bettencourt passed away in 2017, Franquise Bettencourt Mayors succeeded her as the current L'Oreal heiress, currently serving as chairwoman of the holding business. Her family owns 33% of L'Oreal. Franquise Bettencourt Mayors net worth is projected to reach $69.6 billion as of November 2022. A growing number of them gained their riches as entrepreneurs or self-made business women. However, many of them inherited or obtained their wealth from their spouses or family's enterprises. In addition, these women have the business knowledge and abilities to use their fortune to create even more wealth. We anticipate that as more women gain economic suffrage and financial independence, their names will continue to be added to lists of billionaires. Thanks for watching this video. If you found it intriguing, do not hesitate to subscribe to Africa Reloaded for more interesting bits.