From MacKenzie Scott to Jacqueline Mars, here are the richest women in the planet

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Check out the top-10 richest women in the world in 2021, according to Forbes

By CNBCTV18.comSept 7, 2021 11:58:30 AM IST (Updated)

Forbes recently released its list of billionaires around the world for 2021, which rose by 660 to 2,755 individuals and there are 10 women billionaires who rank within the top 80. Overall, 328 women made it to the prestigious list and added $570.7 billion to their total wealth of $1.53 trillion. Check out the top-10 richest women in the world in 2021, according to Forbes.

No 10 | Gina Rinehart | Billionaire Rank: 78 | Net wealth: $22.2 billion | Source of income: Mining

No 9 | Abigail Johnson | Billionaire rank: 74 | Net wealth: $23.3 billion | Source of income: Money Management

No 8 | Yang Huiyan and family | Billionaire rank: 55 | Net wealth: $28.6 billion | Source of income: Real Estate

No 7 | Susanne Klatten | Billionaire rank: 54 | Net wealth: $28.6 billion | Source of income: BMW, Pharmaceuticals

No 6 | Miriam Adelson | Billionaire rank: 51 | Net wealth: $29.6 billion | Source of income: Casinos

No 5 | Jacqueline Mars | Billionaire rank: 45 | Net wealth: $32 billion | Source of income: Candy, Pet Food

No 4 | Julia Koch and family | Billionaire rank: 29 | Net wealth: $45.4 billion | Source of income: Koch Industries

No 3 | MacKenzie Scott | Billionaire rank: 22 | Net wealth: $55.6 billion | Source of income: Amazon

No 2 | Alice Walton | Billionaire rank: 16 | Net wealth: $67.8 billion | Source of income: Walmart

No 1 | Francoise Bettencourt-Meyers and family | Billionaire rank: 11 | Net wealth: $90.8 billion | Source of income: L'Oréal