According to Forbes, the world’s wealthiest individuals are projected to spend $26 billion on holidays in 2026. The ranking of global billionaires remains predominantly male, but the representation of women on the list continues to increase. This year, 481 of the 3,428 billionaires worldwide are women, accounting for 14% of the list, up from 13.4% a year prior.
Alice Walton holds the top position for a second consecutive year, with a net worth valued at $134 billion, inherited from Walmart. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers follows with $100 billion, and Julia Koch, widow of industrialist David Koch, is ranked third with $81.2 billion. Iris Fontbona secured fourth place with $52.6 billion.
