Hurun Global Richest Self-Made Women in the World 2026 List: Women around the world are increasingly reaching top positions in business and industry, contributing to global wealth creation.

According to the Hurun report, there are 150 self-made women billionaires globally, with a combined wealth of $470 billion in 2026. It is the highest figure in the past 15 years.

The number of self-made women billionaires has doubled over the past decade, while their total wealth has increased by 52 per cent, rising from $310 billion in 2023.

China leads the list, accounting for 52 per cent of the global total with 78 self-made women billionaires among the top 150, including seven in the top 10.

The United States follows with 40 self-made women billionaires. Among them, Diane Hendricks of ABC Supply Co., Inc. tops the list with a net worth of $24 billion.

Notably, Zhou Chaonan, known as the “Data Centre Queen,” from China, is the highest-ranking new entrant, entering the top 10 with a net worth of $8.5 billion.

Meanwhile, Denise Coates, CEO of Bet365, remains the only UK-based billionaire in the top 10.

Source: Hurun Research Institute | Self-Made Women Billionaires in the World 2026

India continues to emerge as a growing hub for women-led entrepreneurship, with three self-made women billionaires ranked among the top 50 globally in 2026.

Radha Vembu, associated with Chennai-based software company Zoho, ranks 11th with an estimated net worth of $6.8 billion.

Falguni Nayar, founder of Mumbai-based beauty and lifestyle retailer Nykaa, is placed 24th with $4.6 billion.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw of Bengaluru-based biopharmaceutical company Biocon ranks 37th with $3.4 billion.

Source: Hurun Research Institute | Self-Made Women Billionaires in the World 2026