Today, young women are defying societal norms to become some of the world’s youngest and most successful entrepreneurs, serving as inspirational role models for others.
Their remarkable talents and skills have propelled them to immense success and wealth, challenging age-old expectations.
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According to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List, here are the top 10 youngest female billionaires in 2024:
Kim Jung-youn
At just 20 years old, Kim Jung-youn, hailing from South Korea, has catapulted herself into the ranks of the world’s youngest female billionaires, her wealth primarily stemming from the booming online gaming industry. Following the death of her father, Kim Jung-ju, founder of online gaming company Nexon, her net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion.
Kim Jung-min
Kim Jung-min shares the spotlight with her sister. At 22, her wealth primarily stems from the online gaming industry. After the death of her father, Kim Jung-ju, founder of online gaming company Nexon, her net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion.
Alexandra Andresen
At 27, Norway’s Alexandra Andresen has amassed a $1.5 billion fortune through strategic investments. Inheriting 42% of the family-owned investment company. Alexandra, at a young age, carved her path to success. An accomplished equestrian with numerous awards, Alexandra continues to excel.
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Katharina Andresen
The elder Andresen sister, Katharina, also joins the billionaire ranks. With a net worth of $1.5 billion, she follows her sister Alexandra in inheriting 42% of the family-owned investment company, Ferd. While Katharina may follow in her father’s footsteps, he has assured both daughters of no pressure to enter the family business.
Taylor Swift
Music icon Taylor Swift, with a net worth of $1.1 billion. She is among the billionaire club at 34. Beyond music, Swift’s business ventures and shrewd financial decisions have propelled her into the elite group of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
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Franziska Wuerbser
Germany’s Franziska Wuerbser, worth $1.6 billion, has made a mark in the business world with her contributions to kitchen appliances. At 35, she is the daughter of Gabriella Meister, who, along with three other family heirs, inherited 63% of kitchen appliance manufacturer Rational AG.
Rihanna
At 35 years old and with a net worth of $1.4 billion, multifaceted artist and entrepreneur Rihanna has conquered not only the music industry but also made a significant impact in cosmetics. This journey from a singer to a billionaire entrepreneur reflects the power of diversification and brand-building in the entertainment and beauty sectors.
Melanie Perkins
Australia’s Melanie Perkins, 36 and worth $3.6 billion, has achieved staggering success in the software industry. Co-founding a prominent tech company, Canvas with an 18% ownership stake, she exemplifies the thriving Australian startup culture and the global influence of tech entrepreneurs in shaping the modern business landscape.
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Ginia Rinehart
Born into a legacy of mining wealth in Australia, at 37, Ginia Rinehart, worth $2.1 billion followed in her family’s footsteps. Alongside her three siblings, she inherited a significant stake in mining giant Hancock Prospecting through a family trust.
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Eva Maria Braun-Luedicke
Germany’s Eva Maria Braun-Luedicke rounds out the top 10, with a net worth of $1.6 Billion with her success in medical technology. As a Communications Manager for B. Braun Melsungen, which began in 1839 as a small pharmacy. At age 37, she owns 12% of this medical device company, carrying on the legacy of a business rooted in herbal remedies.
