The following list shows all historical leaders of Ethiopia 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.
Ethiopia
President
Since Oct 7th, 2024
Ethiopia
President
Oct 25th, 2018 to Oct 7th, 2024
Ethiopia
President
Oct 7th, 2013 to Oct 25th, 2018
Ethiopia
President
Oct 8th, 2001 to Oct 7th, 2013
Ethiopia
President
Aug 22nd, 1995 to Oct 8th, 2001
Ethiopia
Interim President
May 28th, 1991 to Aug 22nd, 1995
Ethiopia
Interim President
May 21st, 1991 to May 27th, 1991
Ethiopia
President
Sep 10th, 1987 to May 21st, 1991
Ethiopia
Head of State
Feb 3rd, 1977 to Sep 10th, 1987
Ethiopia
Head of State
Nov 28th, 1974 to Feb 3rd, 1977
Ethiopia
Interim Head of State
Nov 17th, 1974 to Nov 28th, 1974
Ethiopia
Interim Head of State
Sep 15th, 1974 to Nov 17th, 1974
Ethiopian Empire
Emperor
Apr 2nd, 1930 to Sep 12th, 1974
Ethiopian Empire
Emperor
Sep 27th, 1916 to Apr 2nd, 1930
Ethiopian Empire
Emperor
Dec 12th, 1913 to Sep 27th, 1916
Ethiopian Empire
Emperor
Mar 10th, 1889 to Dec 12th, 1913
