The following list shows all historical leaders of Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
President
Since Jan 24th, 2019
Democratic Republic of the Congo
President
Jan 26th, 2001 to Jan 24th, 2019
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Acting President
Jan 17th, 2001 to Jan 26th, 2001
Democratic Republic of the Congo
President
May 17th, 1997 to Jan 16th, 2001
Zaire
President
Oct 27th, 1971 to May 16th, 1997
Democratic Republic of the Congo
President
Nov 24th, 1965 to Oct 27th, 1971
Republic of the Congo
President
Jul 1st, 1960 to Nov 24th, 1965
Belgian Congo
Governor-General
Jul 12th, 1958 to Jun 30th, 1960
Belgian Congo
Governor-General
Jan 1st, 1952 to Jul 12th, 1958
Belgian Congo
Governor-General
Dec 31st, 1946 to Jan 1st, 1952
Belgian Congo
Governor-General
Sep 14th, 1934 to Dec 31st, 1946
Belgian Congo
Governor-General
Dec 27th, 1927 to Sep 14th, 1934
Belgian Congo
Governor-General
Jan 24th, 1923 to Dec 27th, 1927
Belgian Congo
Governor-General
Jan 30th, 1921 to Jan 24th, 1923
Belgian Congo
Governor-General
Jan 5th, 1916 to Jan 30th, 1921
Belgian Congo
Governor-General
May 20th, 1912 to Jan 5th, 1916
Belgian Congo
Governor-General
Nov 15th, 1908 to May 20th, 1912
Congo Free State
Governor-General
Jul 1st, 1892 to Nov 15th, 1908
