Top 10 Richest Politicians in 2013

Politics is an art of managing the affairs of society, countries and even the regions. In this modern world, most people use this profession to earn huge sums of money as well. It is commonly observed that majority of the politicians run for seat in legislative assemblies and other seats with a hope to earn great money. However it is also important to mention that only those people generally enter the politics that have strong economic support on their back. These politicians also have well established businesses or some other sources of income which significantly distinguishes them from the other individuals of society. This article is an attempt to take into account the richest politicians of the world and to familiarize our readers about them. These richest politicians belong to different countries of the world. The critical analysis of their sources of earning reveal the fact that these richest politicians enjoy the monopoly in particular fields which they trade in. Following is the list of top 10 richest politicians in 2013. This list is strictly based on the net earnings of these richest politicians.

10. Silvio Berlusconi

Silvio Berlusconi is one the most eminent politicians of Italy. He is currently the Member of Parliament and has the honor to be regarded as the longest serving Prime Minister of Italy. His current net worth is $7.8 billion. Silvio Berlusconi is a self made man who has earned this position after great struggles in life.

9. Serge Dassault

Serge Dassault is French politician and is currently serving as a Senator. His net worth is $8 billion which helps him to secure the 9th position on our list of top 10 richest politicians in 2013. He has taken keen interest in pediatric cancer and has contributed in a great deal towards the cure of this disease.

8. Zong Qinghou

Zong Qinghou belongs to China. He is the member of the National People Council. Zong Qinghou is one of greatest tycoons of the country. His business is largely expanded in many parts of the country. His current net worth is $10.8 billion which helps him to be regarded among the richest politicians of the world.

7. Savitri Jindal

Savitri Jindal is the member of the Legislative Assembly of Haryana. She is one of the most influential ladies of India. The current net worth of $13.2 billion helps Savitri Jindal to secure the 7th position on our list of top 10 richest politicians in 2013.

6. Viladimir Putin

Viladimir Putin belongs to Russia and is one of the most popular politicians of the country. He has the honor of serving the Russia as President and Prime Minister also. He is regarded as a strong economic tycoon of the country. He has the total net worth of almost $18.4 billion which includes him among the richest politicians of the world.

5. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, one of the most influential personalities of United Arab Emirates, holds the 5th position on our list of richest politicians in 2013. He is the President/Amir of Abu Dhabi. His current net worth is just below $19 billion which makes him world’s 5th richest politician of 2013.

4. Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi, the leader of Indian National Congress, is regarded as the ‘King maker’ in India. She belongs to one of the most influential families of all India. Sonia Gandhi is widely popular among the people of India and is loved by millions of them. Her current net worth of $19.2 billion helps her secure first position in richest female politicians of the world in 2013.

3. Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg is the mayor of New York City and is one of the most influential politicians in all United States of America. He holds masters degree in business administration from Harvard University. Michael Bloomberg is the owner of an information and financial news company. His current net worth is above $19 billion.

2. Hassan Al Bolkiah

Hassan Al Bolkiah is the 2nd richest politician in 2013. He enjoys the position of a Sultan and lives in a very luxurious palace. His fabulous life style speaks volumes of his financial strength. Hassan Al Bolkiah’s current net worth is $20 billion which helps him to be regarded as the 2nd richest politician in 2013.

1. Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz

Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz is the King of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is highly respectable in the Muslim world. He owns enormous oil reserves which significantly adds to his wealth. It is estimated that King Abdullah’s current net worth is almost $21 billion which helps to rule the list of top 10 richest politicians in 2013.