Females with most official #1 singles WW
Updated 26/12/2019
Methodology:
Based on #1 singles in the world's biggest music markets (with official singles chart) according to the IFPI. In order to make this more accurate, non-official and radio charts with shady/incomplete info aren't counted (example: Brazil Hot 100 or Polish Airplay Chart)
1. Madonna
180 #1 hits
2. Rihanna
118 #1 hits
3. Britney Spe