World’s richest women 2026
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In 2026, the number of women billionaires has increased by 18.5% to 481, up from 406 in the previous year, accounting for 14% of all billionaires. Among the ten richest, Rafaela Aponte-Diamant remains the only self-made woman who made her own money rather than inheriting it.
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