Mark Carney is a Canadian Economist and politician who has been the prime minister-designate of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party since March 9, 2025.

Mark Carney Biography
Real Name | Mark Joseph Carney |
Nickname | Mark Carney |
Profession | Economist, Politician |
Date of Birth | 16 March 1965 |
Age | 60 years (As of 2025) |
Birth Place | Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Hometown | Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Ethnicity | Not known |
Religion | Christian |
Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Mark Carney Education Qualification
School | St. Francis Xavier High School |
College | Harvard University University of Oxford |
Education Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in economics Master’s and doctoral degrees in economics. |
Mark Carney Age
Mark Carney was born on March 16, 1965, in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada. He is 60 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.

Mark Carney Wife
Marital Status | Married (1994) |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
Spouse/Wife | Diana Carney |
Children | Four children |
Mark Carney Family
Father’s Name | Robert James Martin Carney |
Mother’s Name | Verlie Margaret |
Brother’s Name | Sean Carney (older brother) Brian Carney (younger brother) |
Sister’s Name | Brenda Carney |
Mark Carney Career
Debut | After education, he started his career at Goldman Sachs, where he spent 13 years. |
Awards | 2013 – Honorary degree from University of Manitoba 2016 – Honorary degree from University of Alberta 2018 – Honorary degree from University of Toronto 2019 – Honorary Degree from London Business School |
Mark Carney Books –
- 2021 – Value(s): Building a Better World for All
- 2021 – An Economist’s Guide to Everything that Matters.
- 2021 – Value(s) Climate, Credit, COVID, and How We Focus on
- 2025 – The Hinge: Time to Build an Even Better Canada
Mark Carney Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’ 9” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 75 kg In pounds – 162 lbs |
Eye Colour | black |
Hair Colour | Black and white |
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Mark Carney Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $7 million (As of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
Salary (approx) | Update soon |
Income Source | Salary, investment, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Mark Carney
- Mark Carney was born and raised in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, with his three siblings.
- He is the son of Verlie Margaret, a stay-at-home mother, and Robert James Martin Carney, a high school principal.
- When he was six, his family moved to Edmonton, Alberta.
- His father was the Liberal candidate for Edmonton South in the 1980 Canadian federal election, placing second.
- His mother returned to university to pursue a career in education when Carney was ten years old.
- He attended St. Francis Xavier School before studying at Harvard University on a partial scholarship.
- Carney graduated from Harvard in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
- He took postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, where he received master’s and doctoral degrees in the same field in 1993 and 1995.
- During his Harvard years, he was the backup goalie for the varsity ice hockey team.
- He was also co-captain of the Oxford University ice hockey club alongside David Lametti.
- Mark spent 13 years at Goldman Sachs and worked in their Boston, London, New York City, Tokyo, and Toronto offices.
- In October 2007, Mark Carney was appointed as Governor of the Bank of Canada.
- He met his wife, Diana Fox Carney, while studying at the University of Oxford.
- He is an Irish and British citizen, and he holds Canadian citizenship.
- Carney is a practicing Catholic. In 2015, he was named as the most influential Catholic in Britain by The Tablet.
- He was the 8th governor of the Bank of Canada and the 120th governor of the Bank of England.
- In 2004, he was named as senior associate deputy minister for the Department of Finance Canada.
- In 2007, he was named Governor of the Bank of Canada, where he was responsible for Canadian monetary policy during the global financial crisis.
- In early 2025, he announced his intention to seek the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, winning the race in a landslide in March.
FAQ:
How old is Mark Carney?
60 years (As of 2025)
Who is Mark Carney’s wife?
He got married to Diana Fox Carney in 1994.
What is Mark Carney’s net worth?
As of 2025, his estimated net worth is $7 million.
Is Mark Carney a Canadian citizen?
He is an Irish and British citizen, and he holds Canadian citizenship.
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