How Old is Rishi Sunak?

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — live age, birthday and a short biography.

46 years old

Born May 12, 1980 · 46 years, 4 months, 21 days

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Quick biography

Rishi Sunak was born on May 12, 1980, in Southampton, England. He studied politics, philosophy and economics at Lincoln College, Oxford, and later earned an MBA from Stanford University as a Fulbright scholar.

Before entering politics he worked in investment banking and hedge funds, including a period at Goldman Sachs and later as a partner at the Children’s Investment Fund Management and Theleme Partners.

Career highlights

✦2015 — Elected to the UK Parliament.
✦2020 — Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer.
✦2022 — Becomes prime minister of the United Kingdom.
✦2023 — Leads the government through the AI Safety Summit.
✦2024 — Leaves office as prime minister after the general election.

Personal life in brief

Sunak is married to Akshata Murty, with whom he has two daughters, and he was educated at Winchester College before attending Oxford and Stanford.

Legacy & influence

Sunak was elected to Parliament in 2015, became Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2020, and served as prime minister of the United Kingdom from October 2022 to July 2024, becoming the first British Asian to hold the office.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Rishi Sunak?

Rishi Sunak was born on May 12, 1980. 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 Rishi Sunak born?

Rishi Sunak was born on May 12, 1980, in Southampton, England.

What is Rishi Sunak best known for?

He is best known as the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, serving from October 2022 to July 2024 as the first British Asian to hold the office.

What did Rishi Sunak do before becoming prime minister?

He worked in finance, including at Goldman Sachs and as a hedge fund partner, then entered Parliament in 2015 and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2020 to 2022.