Who Is Robert Fico? Age, Biography and Wiki
Robert Fico was born on September 15, 1964, making him 61 years old in 2025. He is a prominent Slovak politician, having served as Prime Minister of Slovakia three times: from 2006 to 2010, 2012 to 2018, and once again in 2023 to the present. Fico is known for his charismatic leadership and has played a significant role in shaping Slovakia's political landscape over the last two decades.
| Occupation | Prime Ministers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 15, 1964 |
| Age | 60 Years |
| Birth Place | Topoľčany, Czechoslovakia |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | Slovakia |
Popularity
Robert Fico's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
As of 2025, Robert Fico stands approximately 180 cm (5 feet 11 inches) tall and weighs around 80 kg (176 lbs). Although the emphasis on physical appearance may not be as pronounced for political figures, Fico maintains a public image that resonates with many Slovak citizens.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Robert Fico is known to keep his personal life relatively private. He was previously married to his wife, Lubica Fico, with whom he has two children. As of 2025, it is unclear whether he is currently dating anyone or has a significant other, and thus he is presumed to be single following his divorce.
His father, Ľudovit Fico, was a forklift operator, and his mother, Emilie Ficová, worked in a shoe store. He has two siblings. His brother Ladislav is a construction entrepreneur, and his sister Lucia Chabadová, who is fourteen years younger, is a prosecutor.
Fico grew up and lived with his family in the village of Hrušovany, until the age of six, when they moved to the nearby town of Topoľčany.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Robert Fico's net worth is estimated to be around $3 million. This wealth is primarily attributed to his political career, business ventures, and various investments. His salary as Prime Minister contributes significantly to his earnings, along with other financial endeavors he has engaged in throughout his career.
One of the few modifications Fico's government implemented was a slight modification to the unusual flat tax system introduced by the previous government, in a way that slightly decreased or eradicated a tax-free part of income for higher income earners.
A lower value added tax was imposed on medications and books; despite his electoral promises, Fico failed to extend this to a wider group of products such as groceries. Among the measures were controversial legislative changes that effectively banned private health insurance companies from generating profit.
As a result, Slovakia is being sued by several foreign shareholders of local health insurers through international arbitrations.
Career, Business and Investments
Fico's political career began in the 1990s when he co-founded the Direction – Social Democracy party (Smer-SD). He quickly rose through the ranks, gaining popularity for his pro-worker policies and social welfare initiatives.
In addition to politics, Fico has dabbled in business and investments, though details of specific ventures remain discretely managed. His involvement in various economic initiatives has enhanced his stature and influence within Slovakia.
After the 2010 parliamentary election, Fico served as an opposition member of parliament, effectively holding the position of the leader of the opposition.
Following a motion of no confidence against the Iveta Radičová cabinet, Fico was re-appointed prime minister after leading Smer to a landslide election victory in the 2012 parliamentary election, winning 83 seats and forming a government with an absolute majority in Parliament, the first such since 1989.
In 2013, Fico declared his candidacy for the 2014 presidential election. Fico lost the election to his political rival Andrej Kiska in the second round of voting on 29 March 2014.
In March 2018, owing to the political crisis following the murder of Ján Kuciak, Fico delivered his resignation to Kiska, who then charged Deputy Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini with the formation of a new government.
Social Network
Fico maintains a presence on several social media platforms, although he tends to use them sparingly compared to other politicians. His official Facebook page is a platform where he shares his viewpoints and engages with supporters.
Fico joined the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia in 1986, having applied in 1984. After the Velvet Revolution of 1989, and the collapse of the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia, Fico joined the Party of the Democratic Left (SDĽ), a successor of the Communist Party of Slovakia. He was first elected as a member of parliament in 1992.
From 1994 to 2000 Fico represented Slovakia as its legal counsel at the European Court of Human Rights but lost all 14 cases which he handled. In 1998, he was elected deputy chairman of the party. Later in 1998, Fico ran for the post of general prosecutor; his party endorsed another candidate instead, arguing that Fico was too young.
Education
Fico's educational journey at Comenius University in Bratislava laid the groundwork for his career in law and politics. The knowledge acquired during his studies continues to play a crucial role in his decision-making and political strategies.
Fico has described his childhood ambitions as wanting to become either a politician, a sports reporter, or an archaeologist. After completing elementary school, he enrolled in the local Gymnasium of Topoľčany, graduating in the summer of 1982.
Later the same year, he enrolled in the Law Faculty of the Comenius University in Bratislava, in what was then Czechoslovakia.
His teachers were impressed with him, and one of his teachers from university, the future prime minister Jozef Moravčík, described him as "ambitious, very confident and very involved in discussions." He graduated as a juris doctor in 1986, specializing in criminal law.
