The Head of State of Each Country By Age and Generation
How many world leaders are in each generation?
This visualization by Edit Gyenge visualizes the ages of every nation’s head of state as of March 22, 2023, comparing them with the median population of the respective country. It uses data from the CIA World Factbook and Wikipedia.
Editor’s note: This visualization looks specifically at heads of state. It should be mentioned that depending on the system of government in a country, heads of state shown here may or may not have actual political power. In some countries, the head of state may be a ceremonial position that does not impact day-to-day governance.
The Oldest and Youngest Heads of State
Here is the full list of heads of state, from oldest to youngest:
| Country | Head of State | Gender | Age | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | Paul Biya | Male | 90 | Silent Generation |
| Palestine | Mahmoud Abbas | Male | 88 | Silent Generation |
| Saudi Arabia | Salman | Male | 88 | Silent Generation |
| Norway | Harald V | Male | 86 | Silent Generation |
| Kuwait | Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah | Male | 86 | Silent Generation |
| Iran | Ali Khamenei | Male | 84 | Silent Generation |
| Denmark | Margrethe II | Female | 83 | Silent Generation |
| Ireland | Michael D. Higgins | Male | 82 | Silent Generation |
| Italy | Sergio Mattarella | Male | 82 | Silent Generation |
| Namibia | Hage Geingob | Male | 82 | Silent Generation |
| Cote d’Ivoire | Alassane Ouattara | Male | 81 | Silent Generation |
| Malta | George Vella | Male | 81 | Silent Generation |
| Equatorial Guinea | Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo | Male | 81 | Silent Generation |
| Zimbabwe | Emmerson Mnangagwa | Male | 81 | Silent Generation |
| United States | Joe Biden | (Read more…) |