List of oldest living state leaders

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This article lists the 100 oldest living current or former state leaders whose age can be demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt. State leaders are defined to include heads of state (including representatives who act in their stead, generally a governor-general), heads of government and internationally recognized de facto leadersTemplate:Efn-lg of sovereign states with significant international recognition. Leaders are not included if no reliable secondary sources have confirmed that the leader is alive within the last 10 years.

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Currently in Office
updated 12/18/2025
Rank Name State Position Birth' Age
1 Guillermo Rodríguez Ecuador Acting President (1972–1976) 4 Nov 1923 102 years, 44 days
2 Khamtai Siphandone Laos Prime Minister (1991–1998)
Chairman of the People's Revolutionary Party (1992–2006)
President (1998–2006)		 8 Feb 1924 101 years, 313 days
3 Tomiichi Murayama Japan Prime Minister (1994–1996) 3 Mar 1924 101 years, 290 days
4 Jimmy Carter United States President (1977–1981) 1 Oct 1924 101 years, 78 days
5 Mahathir Mohamad Malaysia Prime Minister (1981–2003; 2018–2020) 10 Jul 1925 99 years, 161 days
6 Mohammad Hasan Sharq Afghanistan Chairman of the Council of Ministers (1988–1989) 17 Jul 1925 99 years, 154 days
7 Abdoulaye Wade Senegal President (2000–2012) 29 May 1926 99 years, 203 days
8 Valdas Adamkus Lithuania President (1998–2003; 2004–2009) 3 Nov 1926 99 years, 45 days
9 Raif Dizdarević Yugoslavia President of the Presidency (1988–1989) 9 Dec 1926 99 years, 9 days
10 Thanin Kraivichien Thailand Prime Minister (1976–1977) 5 April 1927 98 years, 257 days
11 Kim Yong-nam North Korea Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly (1998–2019) 4 Feb 1928 97 years, 293 days
12 Arnold Rüütel Estonia Chairman of the Supreme Council (1991–1992)
President (2001–2006)		 10 May 1928 97 years, 222 days
13 Arthur Foulkes Bahamas Governor-General (2010–2014) 11 May 1928 97 years, 221 days
14 Péter Boross Hungary Prime Minister (1993–1994) 27 Aug 1928 97 years, 113 days
15 Zhu Rongji China Premier of the State Council (1998–2003) 23 Oct 1928 97 years, 56 days
16 Édouard Balladur France Prime Minister (1993–1995) 2 May 1929 96 years, 230 days
17 Sam Nujoma Namibia President (1990–2005) 12 May 1929 96 years, 220 days
18 Orville Turnquest Bahamas Governor-General (1995–2001) 19 July 1929 96 years, 152 days
19 Jamshid bin Abdullah Zanzibar Sultan (1963–1964) 16 Sep 1929 96 years, 93 days
20 Violeta Chamorro Nicaragua Member of the Junta of National Reconstruction (1979–1980)
President (1990–1997)		 18 Oct 1929 96 years, 61 days
21 Gombojavyn Ochirbat Mongolian People's Republic General Secretary of the People's Revolutionary Party (1990) 15 Nov 1929 96 years, 33 days
22 Alfred Moisiu Albania President (2002–2007) 1 Dec 1929 96 years, 17 days
23 Salim al-Huss Lebanon Prime Minister (1976–1980; 1987–1990; 1998–2000)
Acting President (1988–1989; 1989)		 20 Dec 1929 95 years, 363 days
Lee Hyun-jae South Korea Prime Minister (1988)
Milan Panić Serbia and Montenegro Federal Prime Minister (1992–1993)
26 Efraín Goldenberg Peru Prime Minister (1994–1995) 28 Dec 1929 95 years, 355 days
27 Ahmed Osman Morocco Prime Minister (1972–1979) 3 Jan 1930 95 years, 349 days
28 Ion Iliescu Romania Chairman of the National Salvation Front Council (1989–1990)
President of the Provisional National Unity Council (1990)
President (1990–1996; 2000–2004)		 3 Mar 1930 95 years, 290 days
29 Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Iceland President (1980–1996) 15 Apr 1930 95 years, 247 days
30 José Sarney Brazil President (1985–1990) 24 Apr 1930 95 years, 258 days
31 Kesang Choden Bhutan Regent (1972) 21 May 1930 95 years, 211 days
32 Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada Bolivia President (1993–1997; 2002–2003) 1 Jul 1930 95 years, 170 days
33 Ivy Dumont Bahamas (Acting) Governor-General (2001–2002)
Governor-General (2002–2005)		 2 Oct 1930 95 years, 77 days
34 A. Q. M. Badrudozza Chowdhury Bangladesh President (2001–2002) 11 Oct 1930 95 years, 68 days
35 Mabandla Dlamini Swaziland Prime Minister (1979–1983) 11 Nov 1930 95 years, 37 days
36 Choe Yong-rim North Korea Premier (2010–2013) 20 Nov 1930 95 years, 28 days
37 Cesar Virata Philippines Prime Minister (1981–1986) 12 Dec 1930 95 years, 6 days
38 William Deane Australia Governor-General (1996–2001) 4 Jan 1931 94 years, 348 days
Cleopa Msuya Tanzania Prime Minister (1980–1983; 1994–1995)
40 Philip Greaves Barbados Acting Governor-General (2017–2018) 19 Jan 1931 94 years, 333 days
41 Isabel Perón Argentina President (1974–1976) 4 Feb 1931 94 years, 317 days
42 Lamberto Dini Italy Prime Minister (1995–1996) 1 Mar 1931 94 years, 292 days
43 Elliott Belgrave Barbados Acting Governor-General (2011–2012)
Governor-General (2012–2017)		 16 Mar 1931 94 years, 277 days
44 Gioegios Vassilliou Cyprus President (1988–1993) 20 May 1931 94 years, 212 days
45 Raúl Castro Cuba President of the Council of State (2006–2018)
President of the Council of Ministers (2006–2018)
First Secretary of the Communist Party (2011–2021)		 3 Jun 1931 94 years, 198 days
46 Fernando Henrique Cardoso Brazil President (1995–2002) 18 Jun 1931 94 years, 183 days
47 Khieu Samphan Damocratic Kampuchea Acting Prime Minister (1976)
Chairman of the State Presidium (1976–1979)		 28 Jul 1931 94 years, 143 days
48 Pié Masumbuko Burundi Acting Prime Minister (1965) 29 Sep 1931 94 years, 80 days
49 Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar Bangladesh Acting President (2002) 1 Dec 1931 94 years, 17 days
50 Edmund Wickham Lawrence Saint Kitts and Nevis Governor-General (2013–2015) 14 Feb 1932 93 years, 307 days
51 Tang Fei Taiwan President of the Executive Yuan (2000) 15 Mar 1932 93 years, 278 days
52 Chavalit Yongchaiyudh Thailand Prime Minister (1996–1997) 15 May 1932 93 years, 217 days
53 Marguerite Pindling Bahamas Governor-General (2014–2019) 26 Jun 1932 93 years, 175 days
54 Anand Panyarachun Thailand Prime Minister (1991–1992; 1992) 9 Aug 1932 93 years, 131 days
55 Sirikit Regent (1956) 12 Aug 1932 93 years, 128 days
56 Gavril Dejeu Romania Acting Prime Minister (1998) 11 Sep 1932 93 years, 98 days
57 Manmohan Singh India Prime Minister (2004–2014) 26 Sep 1932 93 years, 83 days
58 Vytautas Landsbergis Lithuania Chairman of the Supreme Council (1991–1992) 18 Oct 1932 93 years, 61 days
59 Vitold Fokin Ukraine Prime Minister (1991–1992) 25 Oct 1932 93 years, 54 days
60 Ugo Mifsud Bonnici Malta President (1994–1999) 8 Nov 1932 93 years, 40 days
61 Colville Young Belize Governor-General (1993–2021) 20 Nov 1932 93 years, 28 days
Kim Suk-soo South Korea Prime Minister (2002–2003)
63 Than Shwe Myanmar Chairman of the SPDC (1992–2011)
Prime Minister (1992–2003)
Chairman of the USDP (1993–2011)		 2 Feb 1933 92 years, 319 days
64 Paul Biya Cameroon Prime Minister (1975–1982)
President (1982–present)		 13 Feb 1933 92 years, 308 days
65 The Baron Eyskens Belgium Prime Minister (1981) 29 Apr 1933 92 years, 233 days
66 H. D. Deve Gowda India Prime Minister (1996–1997) 18 May 1933 92 years, 214 days
67 Hüsamettin Cindoruk Turkey Acting President (1993) 8 Jun 1933 92 years, 193 days
68 Fouad Mebazaa Tunisia Acting President (2011) 15 Jun 1933 92 years, 186 days
69 Dumaagiin Sodnom Mongolian People's Republic Chairman of the Council of Ministers (1984–1990) 14 Jul 1933 92 years, 157 days
70 Suchinda Kraprayoon Thailand Prime Minister (1992) 6 Aug 1933 92 years, 134 days
71 Rubén Darío Paredes Panama Military Leader (1982–1983) 11 Aug 1933 91 years, 360 days
72 Arnold Koller Switzerland Federal Council Member (1986–1999)
President (1990; 1997)		 29 Aug 1933 92 years, 111 days
73 Mátyás Szűrös Hungary Provisional President (1989–1990) 11 Sep 1933 92 years, 98 days
74 Michel Aoun Lebanon President (2016–2022) 30 Sep 1933 92 years, 89 days
75 Abel Pacheco Costa Rica President (2002–2006) 22 Dec 1933 91 years, 361 days
76 Akihito Japan Emperor (1989–2019) 23 Dec 1933 91 years, 360 days
77 Rudolf Schuster Slovakia President (1999–2004) 4 Jan 1934 91 years, 348 days
78 Jean Chrétien Canada Prime Minister (1993–2003) 11 Jan 1934 91 years, 341 days
79 Édith Cresson France Prime Minister (1991–1992) 27 Jan 1934 91 years, 325 days
80 Eddie Fenech Adami Malta Prime Minister (1987–1996; 1998–2004)
President (2004–2009)		 7 Feb 1934 91 years, 314 days
81 Mohamed Ennaceur Tunisia Acting President (2019) 21 Mar 1934 91 years, 262 days
82 J. Y. Pillay Singapore Acting President (2017) 30 Mar 1934 91 years, 263 days
83 John Malecela Tanzania Prime Minister (1990–1994) 19 Apr 1934 91 years, 243 days
84 Pedro Pires Cape Verde Prime Minister (1975–1991)
President (2001–2011)		 29 Apr 1934 91 years, 233 days
85 Lee Hong-koo South Korea Prime Minister (1994–1995) 9 May 1934 91 years, 223 days
86 Heng Samrin Deocratic Kampuchea President of the Council of State (1979–1992)
General Secretary of the People's Revolutionary Party (1981–1991)		 25 May 1934 91 years, 207 days
87 Monica Dacon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Acting Governor-General (2002) 4 Jun 1934 91 years, 197 days
88 Albert II BEL King (1993–2013) 6 Jun 1934 91 years, 195 days
89 Désiré Rakotoarijaona MDG Prime Minister (1977–1988) 19 Jun 1934 91 years, 182 days
90 Ricardo de la Espriella PAN President (1982–1984) 5 Sept 1934 91 years, 104 days
91 Apas Jumagulov KGZ Prime Minister (1993–1998) 19 Sept 1934 91 years, 90 days
92 Eugene Koffi Adoboli TOG Prime Minister (1999–2000) 3 Oct 1934 91 years, 76 days
93 Yakubu Gowon NGA Head of the Federal Military Government (1966–1975) 19 Oct 1934 91 years, 60 days
94 Hamilton Green GUY Prime Minister (1985–1992) 9 Nov 1934 91 years, 39 days
Ingvar Carlsson SWE Prime Minister (1986–1991; 1994–1996)
96 Nicéphore Soglo BEN Acting Prime Miister (1990–1991)
President (1991–1996)		 29 Nov 1934 91 years, 19 days
97 Pratibha Patil IND President (2007–2012) 19 Dec 1934 91 years, 9 days
98 Stjepan Mesić YUG
HRV 		President of the Presidency (1991)
President (2000–2010) 		24 Dec 1934 90 years, 359 days
99 António Ramalho Eanes Portugal President of the Revolutionary Council (1976–1982)
President (1976–1986)		 25 Jan 1935 90 years, 327 days
100 Artur Rasizade Azerbaijan Prime Minister (1996–2003; 2003–2018) 26 Feb 1935 90 years, 295 days

Addendum

Uncertain date of birth

Name State Position Birth Age
The following individuals might be older than #100–50 on this list, but their exact date of birth is uncertain.
Abdul Rauf al-Kasm Syria Prime Minister (1980–1987) 1932 92 years, 352 days to
93 years, 351 days
Severino Tura San Marino Captain Regent (1985) 1934 90 years, 352 days to
91 years, 351 days
Leonel Mário d'Alva São Tomé and Príncipe Acting President (1991) 1935 90 years, 351 days

Unclear status as state leaders

Name State Position Birth Age
The following individuals are older than #100–1 on this list, but their status as a state leader is unclear.
César Yanes Urías El Salvador Member of the Junta of Government (1960–1961) 24 Apr 1920 105 years, 238 days
Ali Haroun Algeria Member of the High Council of State (1992–1994) 8 Feb 1927 98 years, 313 days
Michael J. Williams Trinidad and Tobago Acting President during absence (1987) 16 Oct 1929 96 years, 61 days
Karan Singh Janmu and Kashmir Prince Regent (1952–1965) 9 Mar 1931 94 years, 284 days
Nicola Mancino Italy Acting President (1999) 15 Oct 1931 94 years, 64 days
Dimitru Mazilu Romania Member of the National Salvation Front (1989) 24 Ju 1934 91 years, 177 days
Tarcisio Bertone Vatican City Camerlengo during papal vacancy (2013) 2 Dec 1934 91 years, 16 days
Giovanni Lajolo [President of the Governorate (2006–2011) 3 January 1935 90 years, 349 days
Brian Mullooly Ireland [Member of the Presidential Commission during vacancy (1997) 21 February 1935 90 years, 300 days

Unclear status as state leader with an uncertain date of birth

Name State Position Birth Age
The following individuals might be older than #99–38 on this list, however their exact dates of birth are uncertain and their status as a state leader is unclear.
Waldo Bernal Pereira Bolivia Member of the Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces (1980)
Member of the Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces (1981)		 1931 93 years, 352 days to
94 years, 351 days
1934 90 years, 352 days to
91 years, 351 days
Félix Rouzabakani Congo-Braxzaville Member of the Provisional Government (1963) 1934 90 years, 352 days to
91 years, 351 days

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  • United Nations—a list of heads of state, heads of government, and foreign ministers
  • WorldStatesmen—an online encyclopedia of the leaders of nations and territories

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