it is usually said politics is a dirty game. Politicians are among the wealthiest people in the world.

How the acquire that wealth is a different story altogether. Other politicians have the financial backing to get them to the top.

Some politicians are game-changers. They have helped transform and make the world a better place.

Top 15 Richest Politicians In The World

Politicians are worth a fortune. They receive hefty salaries accompanied by humongous benefits.

Being in public office has made some politicians billionaires.

Below are the top 15 richest politicians in the world.

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15. Sultan bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Kabeer – $6 billion

Prince Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer is the former crowned Prince of Saudi Arabia. He has a net worth of about $6 billion.

Prince Sultan is the 12th son of King Abdulaziz. Apart from being a member of Saudi’s royal family, Prince Sultan established Almarai, a dairy company.

14. Prince of Liechtenstein – $7 billion

The reigning Prince of Liechtenstein, Hans-Adam II, has an estimated net worth of $7 billion. It is said that he has unrestricted power over his country.

Hans-Adam II is the wealthiest monarch in Europe. He has an art collection usually displayed at Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna.

13. Suleiman Kerimov – $7.2 billion

To kick off his political career, Suleiman Kerimov became a member of the Federal Assembly of Russia. He has a net worth of roughly $7.2 billion as of 2021.

Currently, he is the Deputy Director-General of Soyz -Finance. After amassing his wealth, that is when he decided to join politics.

12. Silvio Berlusconi – $8.5 billion

Former Prime Minister of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi, has a net worth of $8.5 billion. He served as the Prime Minister four times, i.e., nine years in total.

His reputation was significantly tarnished for being a convicted tax evader. On the bright side, he owns the Italian football club A.C. Milan.

11. Mikhail Prokhorov – $11.4 billion

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— Михаил Прохоров (@MD_Prokhorov) November 3, 2015

At one time, Mikhail Prokhorov ran for the office of the president of Russia. He gained 8% of the vote in the presidential race,

Mikhail is a famous political figure with a net worth of $11.4 billion as of 2021. His fortune is also from stakes in the banking sector, Russian power, and insurance.

10. Mohammed bin Salman – $10 billion

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has a net worth of $10 billion.  His father is King Salman, the King of Saudi Arabia.

Mohammed bin Salman is the First Deputy Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. He has served as the Minister of Defense and Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.

He was also the Second Deputy Prime Minister.

9. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum – $14 billion

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum comes in with a net worth of $14 billion. He is the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates.

Sheikh Mohammed is the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai. He also owns 99.67% of Dubai Holding and in charge of the artificial palm islands in the Persian Gulf.

8. Serge Dassault – $16.3 billion

Serge Dassault is a former French senator with a net worth of $16.3 billion. He was also the Mayor who sat in the seat of Corbeil Essonnes.

Dassault was removed from office because of an illegal act. It was discovered he gave items to vote during his campaign for Mayor.

7. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – $20 billion

The King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has a net worth of $20 billion. In June 2021, he became the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. 

Previously, Salman bin Abdulaziz was the Minister of Defence. Before that, he was the Governor of Riyadh Province.

6. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan – $23 billion

Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the President of the United Arab Emirate and Sheikh Khalifa. He has an estimated net worth of 23 billion dollars.

When his father passed on, he took the title Emir of Abu Dhabi. That meant he was the president. 

President Khalifa oversees the largest sovereign wealth funds. Its assets are at $830 billion.

5. Sultan of Brunei – $30 billion

Hassanai Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah is well known as the Sultan of Brunei. He is the current and 29th Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei.

He is also serving as the Prime Minister of Brunei. His net worth is roughly 30 billion dollars.

The Sultan of Brunei is the second longest-reigning monarch ever. This is after Queen Elizabeth II.

4. Maha Vajiralongkorn – $30 billion

The crown prince of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, has a net worth of $30 billion. Maha is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. 

He rules in Thailand in a Monarchy fashion. With his father the King passing, Maha Vajiralongkorn has since succeeded the throne.

3. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan – $30 billion

As of 2021, Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s net worth is at $30 billion. Currently, he is the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates.

Al Nahyan also serves as the minister of presidential affairs. He is among members of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi together with his half-brother Khalifa bin Zayed Nahyan.

2. Michael Bloomberg – $59 billion

Mayor @BrunoCovas was a bold and creative leader who helped make the economic engine of Brazil one of the most innovative cities in the region.

— Mike Bloomberg (@MikeBloomberg) May 16, 2021

Michael Bloomberg is an American politician and the former Mayor of New York City. Though his term was controversial, he is the richest politician in the world.

He has an estimated net worth of $59 million. Michael is also the founder of Bloomberg L.P.

Apart from making money as a politician, his business makes him a fortune. He owns 88% of Bloomberg LP.

1. Vladimir Putin –$70 billion

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— President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) May 17, 2021

Russian president, Vladimir Putin, is the richest politician in the world. He has a net worth of $70 billion. 

Vladimir has also served as the Prime Minister of Russia. His political career has been filled with controversial international reputation. 

Vladimir Putin is a force to be reckoned with. He is intelligent, wealthy and a strong demeanour.

Conclusion

If you have ever wondered how much our politicians are worth, now you know. As billionaires, they are among the wealthiest people in the world.

It seems politicians keep amassing their wealth. This translates to more power both locally and internationally.

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