George W. Bush was born on July 6, 1946, so he is 79 years old as of 2025 and will turn 80 on July 6, 2026.

Quick Scoop: Which President Bush?

When people ask “how old is President Bush” , they usually mean George W. Bush (43rd U.S. president, served 2001–2009), but there were actually two President Bushes.

  • George H. W. Bush = 41st president (1989–1993), father. He was born June 12, 1924, and died on November 30, 2018.
  • George W. Bush = 43rd president (2001–2009), son. Born July 6, 1946, and still living.

Since only George W. Bush is alive, “how old is President Bush” in present tense almost always refers to him in news, forums, and quick fact sites.

Exact Age Right Now

  • Date of birth: July 6, 1946.
  • Age in 2025: 79 years old (he turned 79 on July 6, 2025).
  • Next birthday: He will turn 80 on July 6, 2026.

Many recent biographies and update pieces still list his age using that 1946 birthdate and adjust the number as the years roll over, which is why you’ll see “age 79” in late 2025 materials.

In forum and “trending topic” style discussions, when someone posts “how old is President Bush now,” replies typically give “79” (or “late 70s”) and sometimes joke about how he looks compared to his actual age.

TL;DR: George W. Bush (the living former president) was born July 6, 1946, and is currently 79 years old, turning 80 on July 6, 2026.

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