List of state leaders in 472

See also
List of state leaders in 471 Events of 472 List of state leaders in 473 State leaders by year

This is a list of heads of state, government leaders, and other rulers in the year 472.

Africa

Kingdom of the Vandals and Alans - Geiseric, King of the Vandals and Alans (428–477)

China (Southern and Northern Dynasties) -
- Liu Song Dynasty - Emperor Ming, Emperor of Liu Song (465–472)
- Northern Wei Dynasty - Emperor Xiaowen, Emperor of Northern Wei (471–499)
Gupta Empire - Kumara Gupta II, Gupta Emperor (467–477)
Japan (Kofun Era) - Emperor Yūryaku, Emperor of Japan (c.456-c.479)
Korea (Three Kingdoms) -
- Baekje - Gaero, King of Baekje (454–475)
- Goguryeo - Jangsu, King of Goguryeo (413–490)
- Silla - Jabi, King of Silla (458–479)
Pallava - Skanda Varman IV, King of Pallava (460–480)

Kingdom of Burgundy
- Gundioc (436–473)
- opposed by Chilperic I (443-c.480)
Byzantine Empire - Leo I (457–474)
Ireland - Ailill Molt, High King of Ireland (459–478)
Kingdom of Kent
- Hengest (c. 455–488)
- Horsa (c. 455–488)
Salian Franks - Childeric I, King of Salian Franks (457–481)
Visigothic Kingdom - Euric (466–484)
Western Roman Empire
- Anthemius (467–472)
- Olybrius (472)