Who are the youngest and oldest presidents in the world?

The recent winner of Ecuador’s presidential elections, Daniel Noboa, He will be 36 years old when he takes office.and became one of the youngest presidents in the world.

Before Noboa, was the youngest president of Latin America Gabriel Boric, who was also 36 years old when he came to power in Chile. Other presidents of the region who have not yet reached their fourth decade are Nayib BukeleFrom El Salvador37 years old, and Carlos Alvaradofrom Costa Rica38 years old.

In several countries, it is a requirement to be a certain age to become president. In Ecuador, 35 years is the minimum age. Other countries, such as Spain, only require that a candidate be over 18 years old.

Daniel Noboa entered Carondelet: the government transition started with a protocol meeting with Guillermo Lasso

Currently, The list of youngest leaders in the world is topped by Ibrahim Traorethe interim president of Burkina Fasoof 35 years. Traoré took office on October 6, 2022, days after a coup that toppled the interim president, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba.

This position is disputed Oyo Rukidi IV from Toro, who, although not president, is currently the youngest king. Uganda’s reigning monarch is 31 years old, but he was crowned when he was just 3 years old, so he joined the Guinness Book of Records.

Other of the world’s youngest leaders are Assimi GoitaHe chairman of Mali’s transition 40 years old, and Vjosa Osmani-Sadriuthe president of Kosovo, who is barely 41 years old.

The era of dignitaries plays an important factor in politics as the electorate tends to appreciate new faces and modern ideas. However, this can be a disadvantage when it comes to experience in the public sector.

The oldest leaders in the world

According to a report prepared by Pew Research Center (PRC), the average age of international leaders is between 50 and 60 years. Of all leaders, 5% are over 80 years old.

Paul BiyaHe president of Cameroon, at 90 years old, tops the list of the world’s oldest leaders. It follows Mahmoud Ridha Abbas, president of the state Palestinewho is 87 years old and about to turn 88.

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is he Emir of Kuwait and he is 86 years old. Ali KhameneiHe supreme leader of Iranturned 84.

Joe Biden He is also considered one of the oldest presidents, as he is 80 years old and is running for re-election in 2013. USA. If elected, he would begin his second term in office at the age of 82. (JO)