Some are 93 years old and some are 36 years old, who is the oldest and youngest leader of the world, what do the statistics say about age?

A new analysis regarding the age of national leaders around the world has revealed many interesting facts. The current leaders of 186 UN member states were studied by the Pew Research Center, which found that US President Donald Trump is among the oldest national leaders in the world.

Trump’s age is much older than most of the leaders currently in power and the number of leaders older than him is very limited. According to the report, out of 186 national leaders of the world, there are only 16 leaders whose age is more than Donald Trump. On the other hand, Nepal’s new Prime Minister Balen Shah has emerged as the world’s youngest national leader.

Who is the oldest leader?

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya tops the list of the world’s oldest national leaders. 93-year-old Biya has been ruling the country for almost 44 years. His political journey has been so long that the entire lifespan of 13 national leaders currently in power is less than his tenure.

Which country has the oldest leader?

According to the report, the dominance of leaders of African countries is seen among the oldest leaders of the world. Apart from Cameroon, leaders of Malawi, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Zimbabwe, Republic of Congo and Uganda are also included in the list of top 10 oldest national leaders.

Who is the world’s youngest leader?

On the other hand, the name of Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah has emerged as the world’s youngest national leader. 36-year-old Shah took over as Prime Minister in March. After a major political movement led by the youth, there was a change in power in Nepal and Shah was handed over the command of the country.

What is the average age of global leaders?

The average age of 186 national leaders included in the study is said to be 63 years. About two-thirds of these leaders fall between the age group of 40 to 69 years. This makes it clear that experience and age still play an important role in world politics.

What is the right age for a US President?

In a survey conducted by Pew Research Center in the year 2023, American citizens were asked for their opinion regarding the ideal age for the post of President. In the survey, 49 percent people said that according to them the ideal age of the American President should be around 50 years. Whereas 24 percent people considered a person around 60 years of age as a better option.