List of the World's Richest Politicians, Putin Ranked First

Several world politicians possess fantastically valuable wealth. This wealth doesn't solely originate from politics; they also acquire it from various businesses.

Based on Wealthy Gorilla, here is a list of the eight wealthiest politicians in the world based on net worth in 2021.

1. Vladimir Putin (US$70 Billion or Rp 991.9 Trillion (Exchange rate Rp 14,171/US$))

Russian President Vladimir Putin is the wealthiest politician in the world with a net worth reaching US$70 billion or Rp 991.9 trillion in 2021. Putin has been the President of Russia since May 7, 2012. Previously, Putin served as Prime Minister and party chairman.

2. Michael Bloomberg (US$56 Billion or Rp 793.5 Trillion)

Michael Bloomberg is the founder of Bloomberg L.P. and former Mayor of New York City from 2002 to 2014. He also ran for US President as a Democratic candidate but was unsuccessful.

3. Maha Vajiralongkorn (US$30 Billion or Rp 425.1 Trillion)

Maha Vajiralongkorn has been the King of Thailand since October 13, 2016. His US$30 billion fortune is mostly inherited from his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

4. Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan (US$30 Billion or Rp 425.1 Trillion)

Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. With a wealth of US$30 billion, Mansour is also known for purchasing the English football club Manchester City.

5. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Alsaud (US$20 Billion or Rp 283.4 Trillion)

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Alsaud is a businessman, investor, and member of the Saudi royal family. Prince Alwaleed is the founder, chairman, and owner of 95% of Kingdom Holding Company.

6. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (US$20 Billion or Rp 283.4 Trillion)

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is the 29th Sultan and first Prime Minister of Brunei Darussalam. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has oil and natural gas export businesses and numerous assets in the United States and Europe.

7. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (US$18 Billion or Rp 255 Trillion)

Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officially inaugurated on November 3, 2004. According to Forbes, Al Nahyan controls oil reserves of approximately 97.8 billion barrels. He also manages a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) with assets up to US$830 billion.

8. Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum (US$14 Billion or Rp 198.4 Trillion)

Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum is the Vice President of the UAE and Emir of Sheikh Dubai. Mohammed is also the pioneer behind major UAE projects, such as transforming Dubai into a futuristic city and the construction of Palm Island and Burj Khalifa.

9. Mohammed Al Amoudi (US$12.6 Billion or Rp 178.6 Trillion)

Mohammed Al Amoudi is a Saudi Arabian-Ethiopian businessman with a wealth of US$12.6 billion. Amoudi acquired his wealth through construction, real estate, oil refineries, and other businesses.

10. Mohammed bin Salman (US$10 Billion or Rp 141.7 Trillion)

Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. The son of Saudi King Salman Abdulaziz has also served as the Saudi Arabian Minister of Defence since 2015.