For a long time, men have dominated the list of the world’s richest people. Slowly, that is starting to change.
Recently, an analysis by Informa Connect Academy — which offers global education and training solutions — looked at billionaires across the world to determine when each is likely to reach trillionaire status.
The vast majority of the 28 people on the list are men, including all of the 10 highest-ranked people, as we detail in “10 Billionaires Most Likely to Become the World’s First Trillionaire.” But a few women also made the roll call.
Here are the women Informa projects are most likely to reach trillionaire status first.
1. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers (and family)
Estimated net worth as of 2024: $99.5 billion
Average annual growth rate of her net worth: 16.51%
Main source(s) of wealth: L’Oreal
When she is projected to become a trillionaire: 2040
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the granddaughter of L’Oreal founder Eugene Schueller. At least until recently, she was also the richest woman in the world, thanks to her stake in the company. (The woman in the No. 3 spot on this list surpassed Bettencourt Meyers in terms of net worth.)
Meyers has written several books on religion and mythology.
2. Julia Koch (and family)
Estimated net worth as of 2024: $64.3 billion
Average annual growth rate of her net worth: 11.41%
Main source(s) of wealth: Koch Industries
When she is projected to become a trillionaire: 2050
Julia Koch inherited her fortune from her late husband, David Koch, who had a large stake in Koch Industries. She has gained a reputation as a socialite and philanthropist.
3. Alice Walton
Estimated net worth as of 2024: $72.3 billion
Average annual growth rate of her net worth: 10.55%
Main source(s) of wealth: Walmart
When she is projected to become a trillionaire: 2051
Alice Walton is the daughter of late Walmart founder Sam Walton. Although Informa lists her as second to Bettencourt Meyers in net worth, Forbes recently declared that she is now the richest woman in the world, a title she has held in the past.
Walton’s net worth has been growing at a slower pace than that of Bettencourt Meyers or Julia Koch, however, according to Informa’s analysis.
How you can join the ranks of the rich
Achieving trillionaire status is a pipedream for most of us. But reaching financial security is well within anyone’s grasp.
Most people who get very rich have a healthy amount of exposure to the stock market. Although investing in stocks can seem risky — and despite the fact that no one can say what the future holds — history shows that buying stocks and other higher-return investments such as rental real estate is the best path to long-term wealth.
If you are ready to start your investing journey, check out “8 Basics That Beginning Investors Must Know” and “7 Keys to Stress-Free Retirement Investing.”
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