Forbes list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women

Since 2004, Forbes, an American business magazine, has published an annual list of its ranking of the 100 most powerful women in the world.Edited by prominent Forbes journalists, including Moira Forbes, the list is compiled using various criteria such as visibility and economic impact.In 2023, the gauge was "money, media, impact and spheres of influence".[3] The top 10 per year are listed below.
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Angela Merkel has been ranked the most powerful woman 14 times. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
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