Top 10 Most Powerful Women in the World

From the ancient to the modern era, and till today’s date, women always shown their ability and will in society, highlighting their strength, determination toward their work, and responsibilities.

Recently, Forbes released a report on the most powerful women in the world in December 2025.

As per report, from the president of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, to Japan Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, these women have shown their credibility, responsibility toward their works and their leadership skills. 

So, let's explore the top 10 most powerful women in the world.

Top 10 Most Powerful Women in the World

It is no wonder that women always show their inner courage, management skills, and leadership. Many women in the world always stand by their work, whether holding financial responsibilities for any country or serving as the Prime Minister of any country.  

There is no doubt that they are always on four fronts, who have always shown their strength in every field and department.

So, let’s see, who are the top 10 most powerful women in the world? Here is the list given below in the table.

Source: Forbes

Brief overview of the Most Powerful Women in the World

1. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, European Union

• She was appointed as president of the European Union in July 2019.

• She is the first woman who is responsible for legislation affecting more than 450 million European citizens.

• From 2005 until 2019, she also served in Angela Merkel’s cabinet, which is the longest tenure of any cabinet member.

• For the last six years of her cabinet tenure, she was also a defense minister of Germany.

2. Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank

• She is the first woman to serve as the head of the European Central Bank on November 1, 2019.

• During her tenure as a head of European Monetary Policy, she also faced a critical test regarding in balance the economics growth in a high-inflation environment. 

• From 2001 until mid 2019, she was also a part of the International Monetary Fund to ensure the stabilisation of the global monetary system.

3. Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan

• She was elected as Japan’s Prime Minister in October 2025. She has also created history by becoming the first woman Prime Minister of Japan.

• For the first time in 1993, she was elected to parliament, and over the years, she held a variety of high-profile positions within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

• She is also stepping into the role as the world’ fourth largest economy faces similar inflation & wages-stagnation.

4. Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy

• She took the office on October 22, 2022, as Itlay’s Prime Minister, who also created history by becoming the first woman Prime Minister of Itlay.

• She is also holding the position of president of Italy's right-wing Brothers of Italy, which was founded in 2012 by Meloni herself

• At a young age, she was a socialist and joined the youth wing of the Italian Social Movement at the age of 15.

5. Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico

• She is currently holding the position of president in Mexico, and created history by becoming the first female President in Mexico.

• She was born in a Jewish family, and she is the first Jewish president of Mexico.

• She also introduced the “cablebus" system during her tenure from 2018 until 2023 as the Mayor of Mexico City.

Do any Indian Women also rank in the top 100 list of the Forbes ranking list of the most powerful women in the world?

What do all think, do any indian women who hold under the 100 ranking forbes list?

Yes, Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India, is holding the 24th ranking in the most powerful women in the world.

She is India’s first full-time Finance Minister to oversee India’s to become world’s third-largest economy by 2027.

Conclusion

The recent Forbes list of Most Powerful Women in the World (2025) highlights women leaders who shape global politics, finance, and technology through decisive action and measurable impact. 

From Ursula von der Leyen to Lisa Su, these women redefine leadership standards, proving that influence today is built on accountability, resilience, and transformative vision worldwide.