Pedro Sánchez is 54 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 29 February 1972.
Prime Minister of Spain and leader of the Socialist Workers' Party
Did you know?He was a talented basketball player in his youth and played for a club in Madrid until he was twenty-one.
Quick facts
Date of birth29 February 1972
Age54
NationalitySpanish
BirthplaceMadrid, Spain
Occupationpolitician, economist, university teacher
Editor's Take:
Pedro Sánchez is known for political survival. He was forced out as Socialist leader in 2016. He then won the party back by touring Spain and appealing directly to members. He took power after a corruption ruling against the conservatives. He has led coalition governments with left-wing partners and regional parties. His amnesty for Catalan separatists divided the country. He has championed higher minimum wages and feminist policies. He remains one of Europe's most resilient centre-left leaders.
Key Milestones
2014: Elected leader of the PSOE
2017: Wins back the party leadership
2018: Becomes Prime Minister
2023: Forms a new coalition government
Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón (Spanish:; born 29 February 1972) is a Spanish politician who has been the prime minister of Spain since 2018.