List of oldest living state leaders explained

This article lists the 101 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 leaders 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. The oldest living former state leader is Guillermo Rodríguez of Ecuador at the age of . Leaders currently in office are in bold in green, with Paul Biya of Cameroon being the oldest currently serving head of state.

List

NameStatePositionBirthAge
1Acting President (1972–1976)[1]
2[2]
3 JapanPrime Minister (1994–1996)[3]
4 United StatesPresident (1977–1981)[4]
5 MalaysiaPrime Minister (1981–2003; 2018–2020)[5]
6Chairman of the Council of Ministers (1988–1989)[6]
7 SenegalPresident (2000–2012)[7]
8 LithuaniaPresident (1998–2003; 2004–2009)[8]
9President of the Presidency (1988–1989)[9]
10 ThailandPrime Minister (1976–1977)[10]
11Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly (1998–2019)[11]
12 Estonia[12]
13 BahamasGovernor-General (2010–2014)[13]
14 HungaryPrime Minister (1993–1994)[14]
15 ChinaPremier of the State Council (1998–2003)[15]
16 FrancePrime Minister (1993–1995)[16]
17 NamibiaPresident (1990–2005)[17]
18 BahamasGovernor-General (1995–2001)[18]
19Sultan (1963–1964)[19]
20 Nicaragua[20]
21General Secretary of the People's Revolutionary Party (1990)[21]
22 AlbaniaPresident (2002–2007)[22]
23[23]
Federal Prime Minister (1992–1993)[24]
25 PeruPrime Minister (1994–1995)[25]
26 MoroccoPrime Minister (1972–1979)[26]
27[27]
28 IcelandPresident (1980–1996)[28]
29President (1985–1990)[29]
30 BhutanRegent (1972)[30]
31President (1993–1997; 2002–2003)[31]
32 Bahamas[32]
33 SwazilandPrime Minister (1979–1983)[33]
34Premier (2010–2013)[34]
35Prime Minister (1981–1986)[35]
36 AustraliaGovernor-General (1996–2001)[36]
Prime Minister (1980–1983; 1994–1995)[37]
38 BarbadosActing Governor-General (2017–2018)[38]
39President (1974–1976)[39]
40 ItalyPrime Minister (1995–1996)[40]
41 Barbados[41]
42 CyprusPresident (1988–1993)[42]
43 Cuba[43]
44 BrazilPresident (1995–2003)[44]
45[45]
46Acting Prime Minister (1965)[46]
47 BangladeshActing President (2002)[47]
48Governor-General (2013–2015)[48]
49President of the Executive Yuan (2000)[49]
50 ThailandPrime Minister (1996–1997)[50]
51 BahamasGovernor-General (2014–2019)[51]
52 ThailandPrime Minister (1991–1992; 1992)[52]
53Regent (1956)[53]
54 RomaniaActing Prime Minister (1998)[54]
55 IndiaPrime Minister (2004–2014)[55]
56Chairman of the Supreme Council (1991–1992)[56]
57 UkrainePrime Minister (1991–1992)[57]
58 MaltaPresident (1994–1999)[58]
59Prime Minister (2002–2003)[59]
BelizeGovernor-General (1993–2021)[60]
61[61]
62 Cameroon

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Party, State leaders congratulate former Lao leader on 100th birthday. Lao News Agency. 8 February 2024. 8 February 2024. en.
  3. Web site: 村山富市元首相 きょう100歳の誕生日「日本がどこまでも平和な国であるように」. FNN. 3 March 2024. 3 March 2024. ja.
  4. Web site: Siemaszko . Corky . Jimmy Carter turns 100 . NBC News. 1 October 2024 . 1 October 2024 . en.
  5. Web site: Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised with respiratory infection. Reuters. 16 October 2024. 16 October 2024. en.
  6. Web site: داکتر صبور سیاسنگ: پراکنده‌های پیوسته. Haqiqat. 30 August 2016. 13 May 2018. ps.
  7. Web site: Abdoulaye Wade Fête Ses 98 Ans Aujourd’hui. Senego. 29 May 2024. 29 May 2024. fr.
  8. Web site: Šiandien Adamkų namuose – neeilinė diena: antra tokia be Almos. www.tv3.lt. 3 November 2024. 3 November 2024. lt.
  9. Web site: Raif Dizdarević: Budimir Lončar je spadao u red zaista vrsnih ličnosti. Radio Sarajevo. 2 September 2024. 18 October 2024. bs.
  10. Web site: กราบอวยพรวันคล้ายวันเกิด ฯพณฯ ธานินทร์ กรัยวิเชียร และรายงานความก้าวหน้า. Crown Prince Pua Hospital. 11 January 2023. 19 June 2023. th.
  11. Web site: [한반도 포커스] 김여정에 깍듯했던 이 사람…백발로 꼿꼿이 등장]. Nate. 12 July 2024. 13 August 2024. ko.
  12. Web site: Photos: Estonian president visits former President Rüütel on 96th birthday. Eesti Rahvusringhääling. 10 May 2024. 10 May 2024. en.
  13. Web site: Happy Birthday To My Mentor Sir Arthur A. Foulkes. Bahamas Chronicle. 11 May 2024. 12 May 2024. en.
  14. Web site: Boross Péter volt miniszterelnök 95 éves. Delmagyar. 27 August 2023. 27 August 2023. hu.
  15. Web site: 96歲朱總理的退休哲學. www.hk01.com. 17 October 2024. 25 October 2024. zh.
  16. Web site: Europe, libéralisme, arme nucléaire : les propositions chocs d'Édouard Balladur. Le Figaro. 5 May 2024. 6 May 2024. fr-FR.
  17. Web site: Founding president hospitalised. The Namibian. 19 July 2024. 19 July 2024. en.
  18. Web site: PM owes Foulkes and Turnquest a 'public apology' says Pintard. The Tribune. 23 February 2023. 24 August 2023. en.
  19. Web site: Zanzibar's former sultan arrives in Oman for retirement. The National. 16 September 2020. 18 September 2020. en.
  20. Web site: Violeta Chamorro, la primera presidenta electa en América, cumple en Costa Rica 95 años. Proceso Digital. 18 October 2024. 18 October 2024. es.
  21. Web site: Д.Сарангэрэл: Та бидний сахилга хариуцлага, вакцинжуулалтын үр нөлөөгөөр өнөөдөр бид Их хурлаа хийж байна. Zarig.mn. 6 December 2021. 17 January 2022. mn.
  22. Web site: Në 95-vjetorin e lindjes, Begaj uron ish-Presidentin Alfred Moisiu: Model frymëzues për autoritetet shtetërore dhe politike shqiptare. Balkan Web. 1 December 2024. 1 December 2024. sq.
  23. Web site: 이현재 전 총리 '자랑스런 홍동초등인상'. Naepo News. 1 May 2024. 13 May 2024. ko.
  24. Web site: Milan Panić u Beogradu: potpisivanje knjige u knjižari Delfi SKC. Laguna. 30 May 2023. 19 June 2023. sr-LA.
  25. Web site: Declaran reos contumaces a tres acusados que no concurrieron al inicio del juicio oral en Caso Cócteles. Caretas. 1 July 2024. 27 August 2024. es-PE.
  26. Web site: هؤالء قدموا تعازيهم لحزب االتحاد االشرتاكي في وفاة المجاهد عبد الرحمان اليوسفي. Anwar Press. 2 June 2020. 23 November 2021. ar.
  27. Web site: Ion Iliescu a împlinit 94 de ani, dar publicul nu l-a mai văzut de 7 ani. Care a fost ultima apariție a primului președinte al României de după 89. DC News. 3 March 2024. 3 March 2024. ro.
  28. Web site: The first Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment is awarded to the Irida Women’s Center in Greece. Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. 24 June 2024. 27 August 2024. en.
  29. Web site: José Sarney celebra 94 anos mantendo influência no cenário político nacional. Plox Brasil. 24 April 2024. 24 April 2024. pt-BR.
  30. Web site: Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother graces consecration of Lha Dzong Tashigang Goenpa. Bhutan Broadcasting Service. 9 October 2023. 27 August 2024. en.
  31. Web site: Juicio contra Sánchez de Lozada por “Petrocontratos” se reinstala el martes. Agencia Boliviana de Información. 18 August 2024. 27 August 2024. es-BO.
  32. Web site: Cora Aslee Gibson. Bethel Brothers. 8 August 2024. 27 August 2024. en.
  33. Web site: Prince Thumbumuzi: UmtfwaneNkhosi Mabandla is the rightful person to comment about the harassment of Chief Magudvulela by King's Praise Singer Qethuka Dlamini. Swaziland News. 15 January 2024. 12 May 2024. en.
  34. Web site: 〈전승70돐〉최고사령부의 친위중대원이였던 최영림 전 내각총리의 회고. Choson Sinbo. 27 July 2023. 13 November 2023. ko.
  35. Web site: Japan Confers Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon on Filipino Entrepreneur Egmidio Cesar Jose. Embassy of Japan in the Philippines. 26 January 2024. 12 May 2024. en.
  36. Web site: NAA – ACT Section 79th Annual General Meeting. The Bosun's Call. 1 June 2024. 27 August 2024. en.
  37. Web site: Msuya hails Samia’s development efforts, is optimistic on the union. IPP Media. 8 April 2024. 22 April 2024. en.
  38. Web site: Verla: Come out and vote. NationNews. 3 January 2022. 29 August 2022. en.
  39. Web site: Y de repente, un día Villarruel homenajeó a Isabel Perón. Página 12. 18 October 2024. 28 October 2024. es-AR.
  40. Web site: Competence, innovation and social sensitivity at the center of the 15th edition of the Guido Carli Award. Agenzia Nova. 10 May 2024. 12 May 2024. en.
  41. Web site: Sir Elliott's birthday treat. The Nation Barbados. 16 March 2018. 22 April 2019. en.
  42. Web site: Former President Vassiliou in hospital. Cyprus Mail. 15 March 2024. 15 March 2024. en.
  43. Web site: Raul Castro Reappears in Havana, Cuba. Havana Times. 17 November 2024. 23 November 2024. en.
  44. Web site: Lula liga para Fernando Henrique Cardoso; saiba o que ambos conversaram. 180graus.com. 19 June 2024. 19 June 2024. pt-BR.
  45. Web site: ឯកឧត្តម ស សុខា ចុះពិនិត្យស្ថានភាពអ្នកជាប់ឃុំ និងលោក ខៀវ សំផន នៅពន្ធនាគារខេត្តកណ្ដាល. Karpit News. 10 January 2024. 10 May 2024. km.
  46. Web site: Célébration du 75ème anniversaire de l'OMS et du 60e anniversaire de coopération. Agence Burundaise de Presse. 10 April 2023. 12 August 2023. fr.
  47. Web site: How is BNP responding to Khaleda Zia's lingering health issues?. Dhaka Tribune. 10 May 2024. 12 May 2024. en.
  48. Web site: Five nationals awarded Honorary Governor Status of the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society. SKNVibes. 4 November 2022. 14 April 2023. en.
  49. Web site: 首次政黨輪替順利 唐飛稱美很好奇. China Times. 18 January 2021. 28 March 2021. zh.
  50. Web site: อาการล่าสุด "บิ๊กจิ๋ว" พล.อ.ชวลิต ยงใจยุทธ อดีตนายกฯ วัย 92 ปี. Mono29. 8 November 2024. 23 November 2024. th.
  51. Web site: ALIVE & WELL: Pindling family dispels rumours that Dame Marguerite is unwell. Eye Witness News. 14 February 2024. 18 February 2024. en.
  52. Web site: “สังคมไทยไม่ปกติ” จากการยุบพรรคถึงมาตรา 112 ในมุมมอง อานันท์ ปันยารชุน. The Standard. 5 August 2024. 9 August 2024. th.
  53. Web site: Thailand celebrates 92nd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Pattaya Mail. 12 August 2024. 12 August 2024. en.
  54. Web site: Fostul Ministru de Interne, Gavril Dejeu, și magistrați celebrii ai Sibiului, premiați la un eveniment special la "Thalia" (foto). www.oradesibiu.ro. 27 September 2024. 28 October 2024. ro.
  55. Web site: PM Modi wishes predecessor Manmohan Singh on his 92nd birthday. The Times of India. 26 September 2024. 26 September 2024. en.
  56. Web site: Landsbergis sau gimtadienio proga linkėjo sulaukti kito, o žmonėms – Seimą rinkti su protu. 18 October 2024. 18 October 2024. lt.
  57. Web site: Співачка Маша Фокіна повідомила про смерть бабусі – Новини України. Davniy Halych. 9 October 2023. 19 October 2023. uk.
  58. Web site: Illum Jiċċelebra Għeluq Sninu Il-President Emeritu Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici - Jagħlaq 92 Sena!. www.gwida.mt. 8 November 2024. 9 November 2024. mt.
  59. Web site: 조승환 부산 중·영도구 예비후보 선거사무소 개소식 성황. NewsPim. 27 January 2024. 13 May 2024. ko.
  60. Web site: Belizean Patriots Honoured at Tribute Ceremony. Channel 5 Belize. 13 September 2024. 17 October 2024. en.
  61. Web site: Myanmar's old army leader calls on China to help restore stability. Radio Free Asia. 15 August 2024. 16 August 2024. en.

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