Top 10 richest politicians: A look at their reported wealth

Vladimir Putin — US$200 billion: Russian President Putin is often listed as the wealthiest politician in the world, primarily due to estimated stakes in energy and natural-resource companies. His exact wealth is not confirmed, but analysts believe his influence and long political career contribute to this enormous estimate.

Alexander Lukashenko — US$9 billion: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is often associated with sizeable wealth estimates, though details remain unclear.

Donald Trump — US$7.2 billion: U.S. President Donald Trump’s wealth comes mainly from real estate, branding, hotels, and golf resorts. His financial disclosures and business valuations contribute to this estimate, which reflects decades of property investments and media ventures rather than his time in political office.

Kim Jong Un — US$5 billion: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s estimated wealth is based on international reports referencing state-linked assets and luxury holdings. Exact figures remain difficult to verify, but global financial analysts often cite multibillion-dollar estimates tied to the country’s centralised system.

Xi Jinping — US$1.5 billion: China’s President Xi Jinping is associated with modest wealth compared to other world leaders, based on publicly circulated estimates. These figures often include family-linked assets reported internationally, though official Chinese disclosures do not confirm personal financial details.

Teodoro Obiang Nguema — US$600 million: Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema is linked to wealth estimates that reflect decades in power and reported family holdings. International media assessments contribute to the widely cited figure, though official verification remains limited. ________________________________________

Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s long-serving president, is often listed among the world’s wealthiest political leaders, with an estimated net worth of around US$500 million based on publicly reported assessments.

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan — US$500 million: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s estimated wealth is built from publicly discussed reports linking him to assets, investments, and long political tenure. As with many leaders, the exact figure is debated and not officially verified.

Ilham Aliyev — ~US$500 million: Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev is associated with an estimated US$500 million net worth, drawn from reports about family businesses and national assets. These figures are based on international publications rather than confirmed financial statements.

Cyril Ramaphosa — ~US$450 million: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s estimated wealth comes largely from his past business career, including investments in mining, finance and agriculture. Before entering politics, he was a successful entrepreneur, contributing to the widely cited US$450 million figure.