The following list shows all historical leaders of Bhutan 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.
Bhutan
Prime Minister
Since Jan 28th, 2024
Bhutan
Prime Minister
Nov 1st, 2023 to Jan 28th, 2024
Bhutan
Prime Minister
Nov 7th, 2018 to Nov 1st, 2023
Bhutan
Prime Minister
Aug 9th, 2018 to Nov 7th, 2018
Bhutan
Prime Minister
Jul 27th, 2013 to Aug 9th, 2018
Bhutan
Prime Minister
Apr 28th, 2013 to Jul 27th, 2013
Bhutan
Prime Minister
Apr 9th, 2008 to Apr 28th, 2013
Bhutan
King
Dec 9th, 2006 to Apr 8th, 2008
Bhutan
King
Jul 21st, 1972 to Dec 9th, 2006
Bhutan
King
Mar 30th, 1952 to Jul 21st, 1972
Bhutan
King
Aug 26th, 1926 to Mar 30th, 1952
Bhutan
King
Jun 11th, 1862 to Aug 26th, 1926
