Top 10 richest presidents in the world. Is your president one of them?

While some people think presidents are always rich, it’s worth knowing that some are extremely rich that one might start questioning the source of their wealth. This article defines wealth not just according to money, but assets as well.

From land owners, rare car collectors, island owners, Presidents with over sized Yachts, to those who try to buy football clubs like Manchester United etc. Here’s a top list of those extremely rich presidents according to Forbes Magazine,

1)
“Vladimir Putin”, President of Russia worth an estimate of $40 billion/ $70 billion.

This makes Putin the world’s richest president. During legislative elections in 2007, he declared to be worth 150, 000dollars however his assets measure up to more.
He owns 11 luxury yachts and based on some claims he equally has a fortune close to 70billion invested in
Russian companies like the oil company Surgutneftegaz and the natural gas monopoly Gazprom.

2)
“Bhumibol Adulyadej”, King of Thailand worth an estimate of $30 billion/ $40billion.

Adulyadej is currently the longest serving head of state, he’s been in power since 1946. This is enough time to accumulate wealth so says some of his citizens. Here’s what makes him rich👇
He is the owner of many companies like Siam Cement, one of the biggest in Thailand and the world.
He also has over 3,493 acres of land in Bangkok India.
To top it all he has an entire bureau that manages his fortune.

3)
“Sultan Haji” Hassanal Bolkiah, (Sultan of Brunei) worth $20 billion.

Sultan Haji is the owner of one of the world’s best collection of cars(from sports to Lamborghinis etc). He is a collector of rare cars. It’s worth knowing he’s been married twice and divorced.

4)
“Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud”, King of Saudi Arabia worth $18 billion.

The king of Saudi Arabia is a man known for his charitable deeds and his great regard for respect of the woman folk.
He is known to control over 18%of the world’s oil supply because he is king of Arabia.
In 2005, King Abdulaziz was estimated by the Forbes magazine to be worth $21billion.
Note that he is ranked 3rd richest monarch in the world.

5)
“Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan”, President of United Arab Emirates worth $15 billion

He is the owner of Athe bu Dhabi Investment Authority and his entire family’s fortune is around 150 billion dollars.
He has been the ruler of UAE and he became the emir in 2004 and started acting as president since 1994.

6)
“Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum”, Emir of Dubai worth $4 billion

He is the owner of the second largest Yacht in the world.
Some of his wives are come from royal families rich enough to add his wealth.
Even four of his daughters have been married off to rich Sheiks.
He is the major shareholder of Dubai holdings and also has other assets.
It’s worth noting that he has been in power since 2006.

7)
” Hans-Adam II”, Prince of Liechstenstein worth $4 billion
He is a collector of Art pieces and the owner of LGT banking group.

8)
“Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani”, Emir of Qatar worth $2.5 billion

He has been president since 1995
He is major shareholder of Al Jazeera News network
He is currently investing in a major football club.
It’s worth noting he tried to buy Manchester United and Rangers FC.

9)
“Mohammed VI”, King of Morocco Worth $2.5 billion

he is a major shareholder of the ONA Group, which digs in different business areas, such as mining or retail.
Yet it’s worth noting his country has been plagued with a lot of riots and curuption scandals.

10)
“Sebastian Pinera”, President of Chile worth $2.4 billion

He is the owner of the local TV channel “Chilevision”
He has a high position at the
Chile’s most popular football club ‘Colo Colo’
He owns over 27%of Airlines in Chile and to top it all he is the one responsible for the use of Credit cards in Chile.