
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was born on February 26, 1954.
As of 2026, the President of Turkey is 72 years old.
He has served as President since 2014.
President Erdoğan continues to lead Turkey as the nation navigates complex regional dynamics. His current influence score registers at 3 out of 100. GeoGazet tracking noted "Erdogan: The Making of Modern Turkiye," reflecting ongoing assessments of his impact on the country.
Under his leadership, Turkey actively pursues diverse strategic objectives. Recent GeoGazet signals highlight "Turkey’s Nuclear Ambitions in the Post Iran War Environment" and "Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Now Have Their Own NATO," indicating significant shifts in regional alignments. GeoGazet graphs show 100 total tracked events related to his tenure.