How Old is Narendra Modi?

Prime Minister of India — live age, birthday and a short biography.

76 years old

Born September 17, 1950 · 76 years, 0 months, 16 days

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Quick biography

Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, India. He completed a master’s degree in political science and spent many years as a full-time worker for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh before entering electoral politics with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

He became the chief minister of Gujarat in 2001 and led the state government for about thirteen years until 2014, overseeing a period often described as focused on industrial development and infrastructure.

Career highlights

✦2001 — Becomes chief minister of Gujarat.
✦2014 — Becomes prime minister of India.
✦2016 — Announces the demonetisation of high-value currency notes.
✦2019 — Re-elected as prime minister for a second term.
✦2024 — Re-elected as prime minister for a third term.

Personal life in brief

Modi is known for his disciplined daily routine, his prolific use of social media, and his weekly radio address to the nation, Mann Ki Baat.

Legacy & influence

In 2014 he became the prime minister of India and was re-elected to the office in 2019 and again in 2024. His time as prime minister has included initiatives on digital payments, sanitation, and infrastructure development.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Narendra Modi?

Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.

When was Narendra Modi born?

Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, India.

What is Narendra Modi best known for?

He is best known as the prime minister of India, a role he has held since 2014 after three general-election victories.

What did Narendra Modi do before becoming prime minister?

He was the chief minister of the Indian state of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014, after years of work in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party.