Historical leaders of Laos and other associated countries

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The following list shows all historical leaders of Laos 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 Laos

Laos

Sonexay Siphandone

Prime Minister

Since Dec 30th, 2022

Laos

Phankham Viphavanh

Prime Minister

Mar 22nd, 2021 to Dec 30th, 2022

Laos

Thongloun Sisoulith

Prime Minister

Apr 20th, 2016 to Mar 22nd, 2021

Laos

Thongsing Thammavong

Prime Minister

Dec 23rd, 2010 to Apr 20th, 2016

Laos

Bouasone Bouphavanh

Prime Minister

Oct 27th, 2006 to Dec 23rd, 2010

Laos

Bounnhang Vorachit

Prime Minister

Mar 27th, 2001 to Jun 8th, 2006

Laos

Sisavath Keobounphanh

Prime Minister

Feb 16th, 1998 to Mar 27th, 2001

Laos

Khamtai Siphandone

Prime Minister

Aug 15th, 1991 to Feb 16th, 1998

Laos

Kaysone Phomvihane

Prime Minister

Dec 8th, 1975 to Aug 15th, 1991

Leaders of Kingdom of Laos

Kingdom of Laos

Souvanna Phouma

Prime Minister

Jun 23rd, 1962 to Dec 2nd, 1975

Kingdom of Laos

Boun Oum

Prime Minister

Dec 13th, 1960 to Jun 23rd, 1962

Kingdom of Laos

Quinim Pholsena

Prime Minister

Dec 11th, 1960 to Dec 13th, 1960

Kingdom of Laos

Souvanna Phouma

Prime Minister

Aug 30th, 1960 to Dec 13th, 1960

Kingdom of Laos

Somsanith Vongkotrattana

Prime Minister

Jun 3rd, 1960 to Aug 15th, 1960

Kingdom of Laos

Kou Abhay

Prime Minister

Jan 7th, 1960 to Jun 3rd, 1960

Kingdom of Laos

Sounthone Pathammavong

Acting Prime Minister

Dec 31st, 1959 to Jan 7th, 1960

Kingdom of Laos

Phoui Sananikone

Prime Minister

Aug 17th, 1958 to Dec 31st, 1959

Kingdom of Laos

Souvanna Phouma

Prime Minister

Mar 21st, 1956 to Aug 17th, 1958

Kingdom of Laos

Katay Don Sasorith

Prime Minister

Oct 25th, 1954 to Mar 21st, 1956

Kingdom of Laos

Souvanna Phouma

Prime Minister

Nov 21st, 1951 to Oct 25th, 1954

Kingdom of Laos

Sisavang Vatthana

Prime Minister

Oct 15th, 1951 to Nov 21st, 1951

Kingdom of Laos

Phoui Sananikone

Prime Minister

Feb 24th, 1950 to Oct 15th, 1951

Kingdom of Laos

Boun Oum

Prime Minister

Mar 25th, 1948 to Feb 24th, 1950

Kingdom of Laos

Souvannarath

Prime Minister

Mar 15th, 1947 to Mar 25th, 1948

Kingdom of Laos

Kindavong

Prime Minister

Apr 23rd, 1946 to Mar 15th, 1947

Kingdom of Laos

Phaya Khammao

Acting Prime Minister

Oct 12th, 1945 to Apr 23rd, 1946

Kingdom of Laos

Phetsarath Ratanavongsa

Prime Minister

Aug 21st, 1941 to Oct 10th, 1945