Historical leaders of Palau and other associated countries

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The following list shows all historical leaders of Palau 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 Palau

Palau

Surangel S. Whipps Jr.

President

Since Jan 21st, 2021

Palau

Thomas Remengesau Jr.

President

Jan 17th, 2013 to Jan 21st, 2021

Palau

Johnson Toribiong

President

Jan 15th, 2009 to Jan 17th, 2013

Palau

Thomas Remengesau Jr.

President

Jan 1st, 2001 to Jan 15th, 2009

Palau

Kuniwo Nakamura

President

Jan 1st, 1993 to Jan 1st, 2001

Palau

Ngiratkel Etpison

President

Jan 1st, 1989 to Jan 1st, 1993

Palau

Thomas Remengesau Sr.

President

Aug 20th, 1988 to Jan 1st, 1989

Palau

Lazarus Salii

President

Oct 25th, 1985 to Aug 20th, 1988

Palau

Alfonso Oiterong

President

Jul 2nd, 1985 to Oct 25th, 1985

Palau

Thomas Remengesau Sr.

Acting President

Jun 30th, 1985 to Jul 2nd, 1985

Palau

Haruo Remeliik

President

Mar 2nd, 1981 to Jun 30th, 1985