Historical leaders of Greenland and other associated countries

The following list shows all historical leaders of Greenland 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.

Leaders of Greenland

Greenland

Greenland

MĂște Bourup Egede

Prime Minister

Since Apr 23rd, 2021

Greenland

Greenland

Kim Kielsen

Prime Minister

Sep 30th, 2014 to Apr 23rd, 2021

Greenland

Greenland

Aleqa Hammond

Prime Minister

Apr 5th, 2013 to Sep 30th, 2014

Greenland

Greenland

Kuupik Kleist

Prime Minister

Jun 12th, 2009 to Apr 5th, 2013

Greenland

Greenland

Hans Enoksen

Prime Minister

Dec 14th, 2002 to Jun 12th, 2009

Greenland

Greenland

Jonathan Motzfeldt

Prime Minister

Sep 19th, 1997 to Dec 14th, 2002

Greenland

Greenland

Lars-Emil Johansen

Prime Minister

Mar 18th, 1991 to Sep 19th, 1997

Greenland

Greenland

Jonathan Motzfeldt

Prime Minister

May 1st, 1979 to Mar 18th, 1991

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