The following list shows all historical leaders of Bahrain starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.
In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.
Bahrain
King
Since Feb 14th, 2002
Bahrain
Emir
Mar 6th, 1999 to Feb 14th, 2002
Bahrain
Emir
Aug 16th, 1971 to Mar 6th, 1999
Bahrain
Hakim
Nov 2nd, 1961 to Aug 16th, 1971
Bahrain
Hakim
Feb 20th, 1942 to Nov 2nd, 1961
Bahrain
Hakim
May 27th, 1923 to Feb 20th, 1942
Bahrain
Hakim
Dec 1st, 1869 to May 26th, 1923
