Top 10 Richest Politicians in the World
The ten richest political figures and royals, ranked by CelebrityNetWorth. Royal and political wealth is rarely audited, so each profile states how firm the estimate is.
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The ranking at a glance
The top three in this ranking, based on our dated estimates.
The richest politicians in the world
- 1
Michael BloombergBloomberg LP ownership · Nov 3, 2026$95B - 2
Vladimir PutinUnverified estimates of state-linked assets · Nov 3, 2026$70B - 3
Hassanal BolkiahOil and gas revenue, Brunei Investment Agency · Nov 3, 2026$30B - 4
Maha VajiralongkornCrown Property Bureau assets · Nov 3, 2026$30B - 5
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al NahyanSovereign and family holdings · Nov 3, 2026$30B - 6
Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanSovereign wealth and family assets · Nov 3, 2026$30B - 7
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al SaudRoyal family wealth and state revenue · Nov 3, 2026$20B - 8
Al-Waleed bin TalalKingdom Holding stakes, real estate · Nov 3, 2026$17B - 9
Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumDubai state-linked holdings, real estate · Nov 3, 2026$16B - 10
Hans-Adam IILGT Bank, royal collections, property · Nov 3, 2026$10B
| Rank | Person | Estimated net worth | Main wealth source | Estimate date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95B | Bloomberg LP ownership | ||
| 2 | $70B | Unverified estimates of state-linked assets | ||
| 3 | $30B | Oil and gas revenue, Brunei Investment Agency | ||
| 4 | $30B | Crown Property Bureau assets | ||
| 5 | $30B | Sovereign and family holdings | ||
| 6 | $30B | Sovereign wealth and family assets | ||
| 7 | $20B | Royal family wealth and state revenue | ||
| 8 | $17B | Kingdom Holding stakes, real estate | ||
| 9 | $16B | Dubai state-linked holdings, real estate | ||
| 10 | $10B | LGT Bank, royal collections, property |
Behind the fortunes
A closer look at each name on this list: how the money was made and where it sits today.
1. Michael Bloomberg
$95BMichael Bloomberg built the financial data terminal business that bears his name and still owns most of it. He was mayor of New York from 2002 to 2013 and has given away billions.
View Michael Bloomberg's profile2. Vladimir Putin
$70BVladimir Putin has led Russia as president or prime minister since 1999. His official income disclosures are modest, and the $70 billion figure comes from outside estimates that cannot be verified.
View Vladimir Putin's profile3. Hassanal Bolkiah
$30BHassanal Bolkiah has ruled Brunei as an absolute monarch for more than five decades. The state’s oil and gas income and the Brunei Investment Agency underpin the royal fortune.
View Hassanal Bolkiah's profile4. Maha Vajiralongkorn
$30BMaha Vajiralongkorn took the throne in 2016 and later had the Crown Property Bureau’s assets placed under his personal management, which raised published estimates of the royal fortune.
View Maha Vajiralongkorn's profile5. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
$30BSheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a member of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, a UAE vice president and the owner of City Football Group, which controls Manchester City.
View Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan's profile6. Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
$30BMohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan became president of the United Arab Emirates in 2022 after years as crown prince and de facto decision maker in Abu Dhabi.
View Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's profile7. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
$20BSalman bin Abdulaziz became king in January 2015 after the death of his half-brother Abdullah, having spent five decades as governor of Riyadh.
View Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's profile8. Al-Waleed bin Talal
$17BAl-Waleed bin Talal turned a startup loan into Kingdom Holding, an investment company with stakes in global banks, hotels and technology, though his position has shrunk from its peak.
View Al-Waleed bin Talal's profile9. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
$16BMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has run Dubai for two decades and shaped its economy around aviation, ports, tourism and real estate developed through state-linked companies.
View Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's profile10. Hans-Adam II
$10BHans-Adam II has been prince of Liechtenstein since 1989. The family’s Principality of Liechtenstein Foundation owns LGT Bank and property in Vienna and Austria.
View Hans-Adam II's profile
How this list is compiled
Every entry is pulled from our shared profile dataset and sorted by estimated net worth in US dollars. Each estimate adds up documented assets, such as reported contracts, endorsement income, company stakes and property, and subtracts known debts. These are editorial estimates, not financial advice.
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