If you have ever wondered how wealthy the world’s presidents are, I have compiled a top ten list of the richest presidents in the world, based on data from a variety of credible sources. Some may argue that a president should have his own money so he can concentrate solely on the affairs of his country, but many people believe that a wealthy president would have a conflict of interest. Many presidents have a fortune of a few million dollars, but you will be astounded when you see these figures. Many world leaders are currently billionaires, but here are the top ten richest leaders in the world.
- 10. Mohammed VI, King of Morocco – $2.1billion
- 9. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar – $2.5 billion
- 8. Sebastian Pinera, President of Chile – $2.8 billion
- 7. Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein – $4 billion
- 6. Kim Jong-un, President of North Korea – $5 billion
- 5. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE – $15 billion
- 4. Mohammed bin Salman, King of Saudi Arabia – $18 billion
- 3. Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei – $28 billion
- 2. Maha Vajiralongkorn, King of Thailand – $43 billion
- 1. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia – $70 billion
10. Mohammed VI, King of Morocco – $2.1billion
Mohammed VI is the epitome of the phrase “wealthy as a king.” He is worth $2.1 billion, and he ascended to the throne after his father died in 1999. Unfortunately, there are claims that his people are not very much pleased with his fortunes, as his country has experienced several issues, including corruption, protests, and several broken promises. Even if he does not become king in the future, he will remain one of Africa’s wealthiest citizens since he is a major shareholder of the ONA Group, which operates in various sectors such as mining and retail.
9. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar – $2.5 billion
It would be absurd to say that Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world without mentioning its president as an example. The emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has ruled Qatar since his father died in 1995, with a net worth of $2.5 billion. His family, on the other hand, has a long tradition of leadership. When his father was alive, he was a supporter of the Al Jazeera news network, and now, after attempting to purchase Rangers FC and Manchester United, he is attempting to invest in a big football club.
8. Sebastian Pinera, President of Chile – $2.8 billion
Apart from the fact that he is the president of a wonderful nation, Sebastian Pinera has a wealth of 2.8 billion dollars. He owns Chilevision, the local television channel, which may have aided in his election in 2010, or maybe it was his role as president of Colo Colo, Chile’s most successful football club, that drew everyone’s attention. What is known is that he is a visionary, having pioneered the use of credit cards in Chile and owning a 27% stake in LAN Airlines since 1994.
7. Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein – $4 billion
The prince of Liechtenstein’s name is almost as long as his record of earnings. Hans-Adam II is the owner of the LGT banking group and has a personal fortune of around $4 billion, making him one of the world’s wealthiest heads of state and Europe’s wealthiest monarch.
6. Kim Jong-un, President of North Korea – $5 billion
Kim Jong-un, the supreme leader of North Korea, has a net worth of $5 billion. Even though there is less information about Kim Jong-un than there is about other world leaders, he has gotten a lot of media coverage. Kim Jong-un holds several titles in North Korea, which makes him the most respected personality in the country. As the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un has been at the center of several scandals about his country’s suspected abuses, including kidnapping, abductions, and internment in detention camps, among others.
5. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE – $15 billion
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a multibillionaire with a net worth of $15 billion. When his father died, he became the emir of Abu Dhabi in 2004 and began ruling the UAE. Ever since then, he has been acting like a president in the country. He is the owner of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and his family’s wealth is estimated to be worth about $150 billion.
4. Mohammed bin Salman, King of Saudi Arabia – $18 billion
The King of Saudi Arabia occupies the fourth place on the list of the richest presidents in the world. Mohammed bin Salman, who has an estimated net worth of $18 billion, is known for his charitable activities as well as his permissive stance and reforms in the area of women’s rights. Saudi Arabia controls over 18 percent of the world’s oil, and its king, of course, has a say in the matter. Mohammed bin Salman and his family are estimated to be worth at least 21 billion dollars, according to Forbes.
3. Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei – $28 billion
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has a fortune of $28 billion and is surrounded by controversy. With such a fortune, it’s no surprise that he owns one of the world’s biggest, most valuable, and rarest car collections. He has now divorced twice and stripped his ex-wives of all royal titles. His family consists of seven daughters, five sons, and ten grandchildren.
2. Maha Vajiralongkorn, King of Thailand – $43 billion
Thailand is not only one of the best places in the world for vacation, but also has one of the world’s wealthiest presidents. Thailand’s King Maha vajiralongkorn is estimated to be worth $43 billion. He has been the country’s ruler since 1972 after the death of his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He has an entire bureau that handles his wealth, and he owns several businesses, including Siam Cement, Thailand’s largest manufacturing conglomerate, and nearly 3,493 acres of land in Bangkok.
1. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia – $70 billion
Vladimir Putin, Russia’s current president, is the world’s wealthiest President, with an estimated fortune of over 70 billion dollars. He has a lot of luxuries and a good number of investments. Due to his significant number of assets, it gave birth to some claims that he has a fortune of nearly 70 billion dollars, consisting of shares in major Russian companies like Surgutneftegaz and Gazprom. However, it’s been concluded according to several sources that this is his real net worth estimate.