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10 Richest Women in the World, Wealthy from Their Own Sweat, Not Inherited Wealth

Dream - As many as 2,781 people entered the Forbes 2024 list of world billionaires. From that data, 13 percent or 369 people are female entrepreneurs. What is quite astonishing is that some of these wealthy women have achieved success through their own efforts.

10 Richest Women in the World, Rich from Their Own Sweat Not Inheritance

Forbes reported that 3.6 percent of the 369 wealthy women are billionaires who have acquired their wealth through their own efforts. They are not children or grandchildren of parents who have inherited wealth or received abundant assets or money as inheritance.

10 Richest Women in the World, Rich from Their Own Sweat Not Inheritance

Forbes said that in 2024 the number of self-made female billionaires in the world reached a record high. Women from China and the United States still dominate the list. According to Merdeka.com, here are 10 female billionaires who have accumulated their own wealth without inheriting anything from their parents:

10. Wu Yajun - China

Wu Yajun has a net worth of US$5.8 billion, equivalent to Rp92 trillion, from her real estate holdings. This 60-year-old woman co-founded Longfor Properties in China in 1993 with her ex-husband. In the past year, her stocks have declined by over 50 percent, and she lost US$4.3 billion (Rp68 trillion). In 2022, she resigned from her position as chairman. However, it is estimated that she still owns 43 percent of the company's shares.

9. Zhou Qunfei - Hong Kong

Zhou Qunfei has a net worth of US$6.1 billion, equivalent to Rp96.7 trillion, at the age of 54. She successfully founded Lens Technology in 2003 and took the company public in 2015. Her company, registered in Shenzhen, Lens Technology, produces touch screens for Apple, Tesla, and Samsung smartphones.

8. Wang Laichun - Hong Kong

Wang Laichun has a net worth of US$6.6 billion or equivalent to Rp104 trillion at the age of 56. Her source of wealth comes from electronic component products. Wang Laichun, along with her brothers, founded Luxshare Precision Industry, a Chinese electronics manufacturer, in 2004. She is also known as Grace Wang and leads the company as a major supplier to Apple. She owns 17 percent of the company's shares listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, which went public in 2010.

7. Judy Faulkner - United States

The net worth of Judy Faulkner reached US$7.4 billion or Rp117 trillion at the age of 80. Her wealth comes from the software business for healthcare. Judy Faulkner started a medical record software provider company in 1970 with a capital of US$70,000 or Rp1 billion, along with two part-time employees in a basement. Now, her company, Epic Systems, has become the largest vendor in the US and serves more than 300 million patients.

6. Tatyana Bakalchuk - Russia

In his relatively young age of 48 years old, he managed to occupy the 6th position with a net worth of US$7.4 billion or Rp117 trillion, resulting from e-commerce. Tatyana Bakalchuk is the owner of Wildberries, a renowned retail e-commerce in Russia.

5. Zhong Huijuan - China

The net worth is recorded at USD7.7 billion or Rp122 trillion at the age of 63 with the source of wealth being the pharmaceutical business. Zhong Huijuan is a former chemistry teacher who became the richest woman in Asia. In 1995, she founded the pharmaceutical company, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, which produces drugs to treat diseases such as Hepatitis B and certain cancers.

4. Denise Coates - England

The fourth position is occupied by Denise Coates. This English woman has a wealth of US$9.5 billion or Rp150.8 trillion at the age of 56. She earns this income from her online gambling business. Denise Coates is the founder of Bet365, an online gambling site established in 2000. Bet365 attracts more than 90 million customers from around the world.

3. Judy Love & family - United States of America

Judy Love & family entered the top 3 richest women billionaires in 2024. Her net worth reached US$10.2 billion or Rp161.9 trillion at the age of 86. The source of her wealth comes from her gas stations. In 1964, she and her husband, Tom, borrowed US$5000 (Rp79 million) to build their truck stop and general store network business, Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores. Currently, her company operates in over 640 locations in 42 states.

2. Diane Hendricks - United States

The second position is filled by American entrepreneur Diane Hendricks. At the age of 77, her net worth reaches US$20.9 billion or Rp331.9 trillion from her building supplies business. Diane is the chairwoman and sole owner of ABC Supply Co., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and windows in the country. She co-founded the company with her husband, Kenneth Hendricks, in 1982 and has been leading the company since her husband passed away.

1. Rafaela Aponte Diamant - Swiss

Rafaela successfully occupies the number 1 position as a self-made female billionaire. Her net worth is recorded at US$33.1 billion or Rp525 trillion at the age of 79. Her source of wealth comes from her managed delivery service business.

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