Countries With The Oldest President As At 2025

As of May 2025, several countries are led by some of the world’s oldest heads of state.

Below is a list highlighting these leaders, their ages, and the countries they govern:

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Oldest Current Heads of State (2025)

1. Paul Biya – President of Cameroon

Born February 13, 1933 (Age: 92)

In office since 1982, Biya is the world’s oldest serving president and the longest-ruling non-royal national leader.

2. Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové – President of Togo

Born May 7, 1939 (Age: 86)

Assumed office in May 2025 at nearly 86, becoming Togo’s oldest-ever president.

3. Ali Khamenei – Supreme Leader of Iran

Born circa 1939 (Age: 85)

Iran’s highest authority since 1989, Khamenei is among the oldest leaders globally.

4. King Harald V – King of Norway

Born February 21, 1937 (Age: 88)

Serving as Norway’s monarch since 1991, Harald V is one of the oldest reigning monarchs.

5. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – King of Saudi Arabia

Born December 31, 1935 (Age: 89)

Ascended the throne in 2015, King Salman is the oldest monarch currently serving.

6. Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah – Emir of Kuwait

Born September 27, 1940 (Age: 84)

Became Emir in December 2023 at age 83, after a long career in Kuwait’s security services.

7. Michael D. Higgins – President of Ireland

Born April 18, 1941 (Age: 84)

Serving since 2011, Higgins is among the oldest elected heads of state in Europe.

8. Sergio Mattarella – President of Italy

Born July 23, 1941 (Age: 83)

Italy’s president since 2015, Mattarella is one of the oldest serving European leaders.

9. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo – President of Equatorial Guinea

Born June 5, 1942 (Age: 82)

In power since 1979, Obiang is the world’s longest-serving president.

10. Emmerson Mnangagwa – President of Zimbabwe

Born September 15, 1942 (Age: 82)

President since 2017, Mnangagwa is among Africa’s oldest leaders.

These leaders exemplify the global trend of aging leadership, particularly in regions like Africa and the Middle East. Factors such as political stability, incumbency advantages, and constitutional structures contribute to the longevity of their tenures.