Jair Bolsonaro is 71 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 21 March 1955.
Former army captain and far-right politician who served as President of Brazil from 2019 to 2022
Did you know?During his early military career, he was once arrested for planning a protest over the low salaries paid to army officers.
Quick facts
Date of birth21 March 1955
Age71
NationalityBrazilian
BirthplaceGlicério, Brazil
Occupationpolitician
Editor's Take:
Bolsonaro rose from a little-known congressman to Brazil's president on a wave of anger at crime and corruption. A former army captain, he built his appeal on blunt talk and conservative values. His presidency was marked by battles over the Amazon, the pandemic and the press. After losing the 2022 election, he became the centre of investigations into an alleged plot to stay in power. He remains one of the most polarising figures in Latin America.
Key Milestones
1977: Army – graduates from military academy
1991: Congress – elected federal deputy
2018: Stabbed – attacked while campaigning
2019: President – takes office
Jair Messias Bolsonaro (Brazilian Portuguese:; born 21 March 1955) is a Brazilian politician and former military officer who served as the 38th president of Brazil from 2019 to 2023. He previously served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1991 to 2019.
