Top 10 Richest Politicians in the World (2023))

Top 10 Richest Politicians in the World— Politics is a great medium for influence no doubt and so many people through the medium of politics have grown to become so influential in the world.

Not only have they grown to be influential, but have also amassed large wealth for themselves. As a result of these, some politicians; especially the world-famous powerful and influential ones, get to be part of world decisions one way or another. Meanwhile, this is an article detailing the top 10 richest politicians in the world according to Forbes.

Therefore, if you aim to be a politician in the future or you are already on the road to becoming one, this article might help you brace up and set new targets. It can also be of help if you might want to become as influential and powerful, or even go as far as becoming one of the richest world leaders and not only limited to your environment.

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Top Richest Politicians in the World

The table below contains the name and net worth of the top 10 richest politicians in the world in 2023

1. Vladimir Putin –  $70 Billion

Russian President in the world – Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin is the richest politician in the world with a net worth of $70 billion. He is the current Russian President. Putin is however serving his second term as the President of Russia and has over the years earned a controversial reputation. Putin is considered one of the top influential politicians and, the richest politician in the world. His net worth as of 2022, is $70 Billion.

Before leaving his position as a KGB foreign intelligence officer in 1991 to start a political career in Saint Petersburg, Putin worked there for 16 years, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel.

In order to work in President Boris Yeltsin’s government, he relocated to Moscow in 1996. Before being chosen as Russia’s prime minister in August 1999, he held the positions of secretary of the Security Council and director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) for a short time each.

Following Yeltsin’s resignation, Putin took over as president of Russia in an acting capacity. Less than four months later, he won a direct election for the position. In 2004, he won reelection.

In order to fulfil his constitutional requirement of serving no more than two consecutive terms as president, Putin again served as prime minister from 2008 to 2012 under Dmitry Medvedev.

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2. Micheal Bloomberg – $56 Billion

Former Mayor, NYC – Micheal Bloomberg

Micheal Bloomberg is an American Politician and Entrepreneur. He is a co-founder and CEO of Bloomberg L.P. Micheal Bloomberg was quite popular as the former mayor of New York City.

You may not know that he is a co-founder and owner of (88%) of Bloomberg LP. Well, now you know. The business however has a revenue worth $10 Billion. He is the second richest politician in the world with a net worth of $56 Billion.

Bloomberg attended both Harvard Business School and Johns Hopkins University after growing up in Medford, Massachusetts. Prior to founding his own business in 1981, he started his career at the financial brokerage Salomon Brothers. The business in question is Bloomberg L.P., a provider of financial software, information, and media best known for its Bloomberg Terminal.

3. Maha Vajiralongkorn – $30 Billion

King of Thailand – Maha Vajiralongkorn

Maha Vajiralongkorn is the reigning king of Thailand. The Thailand government declared his reign to have started on the 13th of October 2016 following his father’s death. He is the 10th Monarch of the Chakri Dynasty and became the oldest Thailand Monarch to ascend to the throne at the age of 64. That was in 2015.

King Maha Vajiralongkorn is currently the richest Monarch in the world. And the 3rd on the list of the richest politicians in the world with a net worth of $30 Billion.

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4. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan – $30 Billion

Prime Minister, UAE – Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a United Arab Emirates (UAE) Politician and Businessman. He is the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and half-brother to the current President of UAE, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Nahyan. This means he is a member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mansour is the owner of the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG). Currently, his net worth is approximately $30 Billion, making him one of the richest politicians in the world.

5. Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud – $22 Billion

Member of the royal family – Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud is a Saudi Arabian Businessman, Investor, Philanthropist, and member of the Saudi Arabian Royal family. He was listed on the Times Magazine’s Time 100; an annual list of the hundred most influential people in the world in the year 2008.

Prince Alwaleed is the grandson of Abdulaziz, the first king of Saudi Arabia, and Riad Al Solh, the first Prime minister of Lebanon. As of 2022, his net worth is estimated at $22 Billion, making him one of the richest politicians in the world.

6. Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah – $20 Billion

Sultan of Brunei – Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah

Hassanal Bolkiah is the 29th and presently reigning Sultan and Yang di Pertuan of Brunei, serving since 1967. He has been the Prime Minister of Brunei since when the country gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. Currently, his net worth is estimated at $20 Billion, making him one of them the richest politicians in the world.

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7. Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – $20 Billion

King of Saudi Arabia – King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is the reigning King of Saudi Arabia. He is currently serving as the 25th and the oldest surviving son of his father, King Abdulaziz. King Salman’s reign began on the 23rd of January, 2015 following the death of his half-brother, King Abdullah.

He was also the deputy governor and then, governor of Riyadh for 48 years (1963-2011). Later on, he was appointed Minister of Defense. After which he was made crown prince in 2012.

According to Forbes, his net worth as of 2022 is $20 Billion, making him one of the richest world leaders.

8. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Nahyan – $18 Billion

President of UAE – Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Nahyan

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Nahyan succeeded his father as the ruler of Abu Dhabi on the 2nd of November 2004 and as the eldest son of his father, Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan who was the first president of the UAE.

The Supreme Council, however, elected him the president of the UAE on the second day his father died. That was the 3rd of November 2004. He, therefore, ruled Abu Dhabi and served as the President of the UAE until his death in May 2022. Regardless, his net worth as of 2022 according to Forbes is $18 Billion, making him one of the richest world leaders.

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9. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum – $14 Billion

Vice president of the UAE – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates. He is also the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai. He succeeded his brother, Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as the Vice President after his death in 2006. After the death of the previous UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Nahyan, he served as the acting president for a while.

He is popular for being one of the prominent real estate developers. And although he generates most of his income from real estate, he is also known as one of the richest politicians in the world with a net worth of $14 billion.

10. Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud – $10 Billion

Deputy Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia – Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud

Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud is the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia. He is the 7th son of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz and the eldest son of his mother’s six children. His mother, Fahda Bint Falah Al Hithlain was the third wife of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz.

Mohammed Bin Salman is also the chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs and the Council of Political and Security Affairs. He is currently ranked tenth on the list of the richest world leaders with a net worth of $10 billion.

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Graphical Representation of the Richest Politicians’ Net Worth

Top 10 Richest Politicians in the World

This is a summary of the top 10 richest politicians in the world:

• Vladimir Putin – Russian President – $70 Billion
• Michael Bloomberg – Former Mayor, NYC – $56 Billion
• Maha Vajiralongkorn – King of Thailand – $30 Billion
• Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Prime Minister, UAE – $30 Billion
• Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud – Member of the Royal family – $22 Billion
• Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah – Sultan of Brunei – $20 Billion
• Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – King of Saudi Arabia – $20 Billion
• Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Nahyan – President of UAE – $18 Billion 
• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum – Vice President of UAE – $14 Billion
• Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud – Deputy Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia – $10 Billion

Who is the Richest President in the World?

Vladimir Putin is the richest president in the world with a $70 billion net worth. He is the current president of Russia and has been serving since 2000 (he served his first term from 2000-2008 and is currently serving a second term).