Today there are approximately 2,400 billionaires in the world, and about 12 percent of them are women with a wealth of $ 930 billion.When the richest women are mentioned, what is immediately in our mind is an actress, model, or wife of a wealthy businessman, but these are mostly stereotyped.
Below you can find a list of the richest women in the world:
12- Sheikh Mozah, Qatar (58)
Her wealth is estimated at $ 10 million, is the second wife of Qatar Emir and mother of seven children.
Alongside being a social and political activist, she also lobbies for advancement in science and technology in her country. He has been awarded numerous honorary doctorates and are considered the most elegant lady in the world.
11- Ivanka Trump, USA (35 years old)
Its wealth is estimated at $ 740 million. Although she has been able to live luxuriously at the expense of her father, she has decided to become a successful businessman as well.
He is the owner of several companies, often appearing on television, even writing a book. Despite her busy schedule, she finds time for her family. There are two boys and one girl.
10- Pansy Ho, China (54)
Its wealth is estimated at 3.4 billion. She is daughter Stanley Ho, known as the "king of casinos."
Of the 14 children, Pansy is the most affluent in the Ho family thanks to her entrepreneurial spirit and the establishment of a number of companies. Today she has more money than her father.
9- Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, France (55)
Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, was born as Margarita Bogdanova, the world's richest businessman from Russia. Its wealth is estimated at $ 5.3 billion.
After her husband's death, she became president of Louis Dreyfus Group board and owner of the soccer club Marseille. Several years ago he was remarried and through artificial insemination two twin daughters were born.
8- Carrie Perrodo, Singapore (66)
Family business, which is actually one of the largest oil companies in the world, passed into her hands after the death of her husband, Hubert Perrod in 2006.
The company is now led by her son, as she deals with humanitarian work.
7- Charlotte Casiraghi, Monaco (31)
He is eighth on the line of Monaco's inheritance line. The granddaughter of Grace Kelly works as a journalist, and her free time goes on horseback.
Its wealth is estimated at $ 5.7 billion.
6- Christy Walton, USA (68 years old)
John T. Walton's widow has a wealth of $ 6.1 billion. Her husband was the son of the founder of the Wal-Mart retail chain. It is considered highly influential philanthropists and, with the exception of lucrative work, also deals with humanitarian missions.
5- Iris Fontboba, Kil (74)
Iris has inherited a wealth from her husband, which is estimated at $ 13.7 billion.
She is definitely the richest Chilean and continues to lead the family business successfully.
4- Lauren Powell Jobs, USA (53 years old)
Apple's founder's widow has a fortune estimated at $ 20 billion. Having inherited Apple shares, has become one of the richest women in the world.
He runs his business and participates in numerous humanitarian projects.
3- Susanne Klatten, Germany (55)
She, along with her brother, leads a successful pharmaceutical company, and in addition is the owner of half of BMW shares.
Germany's richest woman, successfully runs her business, and is spending her free time with her family.
2- Alice Walton, USA (67 years old)
She is another billionaire, which is enriched thanks to Wal-Mart, her estate is valued at $ 38.7 billion, and is Sam Walton's daughter.
A great art lovers, a good deal of money has deposited them in precious paintings.
1- Liliane Bettencourt, France (94 years old)
The richest and oldest billionaire is L'Oreal's queen with a wealth of $ 43.1 billion.