The following list shows all historical leaders of Cape Verde 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.
Cape Verde
Prime Minister
Since Apr 22nd, 2016
Cape Verde
Prime Minister
Feb 1st, 2001 to Apr 22nd, 2016
Cape Verde
Prime Minister
Jul 29th, 2000 to Feb 1st, 2001
Cape Verde
Prime Minister
Apr 4th, 1991 to Jul 29th, 2000
Cape Verde
Prime Minister
Jul 8th, 1975 to Apr 4th, 1991
Portuguese Cape Verde
High Commissioner
Dec 30th, 1974 to Jul 5th, 1991
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Sep 21st, 1974 to Dec 30th, 1991
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Aug 6th, 1974 to Sep 21st, 1991
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
May 1st, 1974 to Jul 31st, 1991
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Mar 1st, 1974 to Apr 25th, 1974
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Mar 13th, 1969 to Mar 1st, 1974
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1963 to Mar 13th, 1969
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1958 to Dec 31st, 1962
Portuguese Cape Verde
Acting Governor
Jan 1st, 1957 to Dec 31st, 1957
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1953 to Dec 31st, 1956
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1950 to Dec 31st, 1952
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1943 to Dec 31st, 1949
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1941 to Dec 31st, 1942
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1931 to Dec 31st, 1940
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jul 1st, 1927 to Dec 31st, 1930
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1927 to Jun 30th, 1927
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1924 to Dec 31st, 1926
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1921 to Dec 31st, 1923
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1919 to Dec 31st, 1920
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1918 to Dec 31st, 1918
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1915 to Dec 31st, 1917
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jul 1st, 1911 to Dec 31st, 1914
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1911 to Jun 30th, 1911
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1910 to Dec 31st, 1910
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1909 to Dec 31st, 1909
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1907 to Dec 31st, 1908
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1905 to Dec 31st, 1906
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1903 to Dec 31st, 1904
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1902 to Dec 31st, 1902
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1901 to Dec 31st, 1901
Portuguese Cape Verde
Governor
Jan 1st, 1898 to Dec 31st, 1990
