The World Billionaires list by Forbes indicates a notable increase in the representation of women, with 369 out of 2,781 billionaires being women in 2024, up from 337 in the previous year. This uptick marks a positive trend, signaling a rise in gender diversity among the world’s wealthiest individuals. Collectively, these women account for approximately 13.3% of the list and possess a combined net worth of nearly $1.8 trillion. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers continues to hold the title of the wealthiest woman, boasting a fortune amounting to $99.5 billion. Interestingly, the top 10 richest women predominantly inherited their wealth, with MacKenzie Scott being a notable exception, having acquired her fortune through divorce and philanthropy. Among the newly added women to the list is Rafaela Aponte-Diamant, the wealthiest self-made woman, and Abigail Johnson, who has notably expanded her inherited wealth through her leadership as CEO of Fidelity Investments. These developments underscore the increasing prominence of women in the global billionaire landscape, reflecting both inherited and self-made wealth trajectories.