She Is Worth $76 Billion! Find Out Who the Richest Woman in Europe Is and the Other Billionaires on the List!

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Published on 07/03/2025 at 20:06

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The French Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, 71 years old, is officially the richest woman in Europe, with an estimated fortune of US$ 76 billion, according to Forbes. The granddaughter of the founder of L’Oréal, she has led the cosmetics giant since 2017 and is set to retire later this year, according to CNN.

In the global billionaire rankings, Françoise ranks 20th and, when considering only women, she appears in 2nd place, behind American Alice Walton, heir to Walmart, who has a net worth of US$ 107.5 billion.

But she is not alone! Europe is home to several billionaire women who lead empires in sectors such as beauty, tourism, pharmaceuticals, finance, and retail. Check out below the five richest women in the continent!

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Top 5 Richest Women In Europe

1️⃣ Françoise Bettencourt Meyers

Net Worth: US$ 76 billion
Country: France
Age: 71 years
Sector: Cosmetics (L’Oréal)

Heir to L’Oréal, Françoise became the principal shareholder of the company after her mother passed away in 2017. In addition to leading one of the world’s largest beauty empires, she is an active philanthropist, having led donations for the restoration of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

2️⃣ Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

Net Worth: US$ 38.5 billion
Country: Switzerland
Age: 79 years
Sector: Shipping and Tourism (MSC)

Coproprietor of MSC, the largest shipping company in the world, Rafaela Aponte-Diamant built an empire alongside her husband, Gianluigi. She is responsible for the decoration of MSC Cruises’ ships and helped to expand the company beyond maritime transport.

3️⃣ Susanne Klatten

Net Worth: US$ 23.3 billion
Country: Germany
Age: 62 years
Sector: Automotive and Pharmaceuticals (BMW and Altana AG)

Owner of 19% of BMW, Susanne Klatten also inherited Altana AG, one of the largest chemical-pharmaceutical companies in Germany. With a background in economics and an MBA, she transformed the family business and invests in data security technology and carbon materials.

4️⃣ Renata Kellnerova

Net Worth: US$ 17.3 billion
Country: Czech Republic
Age: 57 years
Sector: Finance and Telecommunications (PPF Group)

Widow of magnate Petr Kellner, Renata took control of PPF Group, a financial conglomerate with diverse investments. Additionally, she chairs the Kellner Family Foundation, focused on education, maintaining her husband’s legacy after his death in 2021.

5️⃣ Beate Heister

Net Worth: US$ 14.7 billion
Country: Germany
Age: 74 years
Sector: Retail (Aldi)

Daughter of Aldi co-founder Karl Albrecht Sr., Beate Heister inherited a significant part of the supermarket empire. Aldi, known for its low prices and operational efficiency, has expanded globally and is one of the largest retail chains in the world.

She Is Worth $76 Billion! Find Out Who the Richest Woman in Europe Is and the Other Billionaires on the List!

Get To Know The Billionaire Women Who Dominate Sectors Like Beauty, Tourism, Automotive Industry And More!

Top 5 Richest Women In Europe

1️⃣ Françoise Bettencourt Meyers

2️⃣ Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

3️⃣ Susanne Klatten

4️⃣ Renata Kellnerova

5️⃣ Beate Heister

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She Is Worth $76 Billion! Find Out Who the Richest Woman in Europe Is and the Other Billionaires on the List!

Get To Know The Billionaire Women Who Dominate Sectors Like Beauty, Tourism, Automotive Industry And More!

Top 5 Richest Women In Europe

1️⃣ Françoise Bettencourt Meyers

2️⃣ Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

3️⃣ Susanne Klatten

4️⃣ Renata Kellnerova

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