The following list shows all historical leaders of Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Since May 30th, 2019
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Aug 2nd, 2011 to May 29th, 2019
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Dec 13th, 2010 to Aug 2nd, 2011
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Aug 5th, 2002 to Apr 4th, 2011
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Jul 14th, 1999 to Aug 5th, 2002
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Jul 22nd, 1997 to Jul 14th, 1999
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Jun 2nd, 1997 to Jul 22nd, 1997
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Mar 27th, 1997 to Jun 2nd, 1997
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Aug 30th, 1994 to Mar 27th, 1997
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Jul 17th, 1992 to Aug 30th, 1994
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Jul 4th, 1988 to Jul 17th, 1992
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Nov 21st, 1985 to Jul 4th, 1988
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Aug 2nd, 1982 to Nov 21st, 1985
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Mar 11th, 1980 to Aug 2nd, 1982
Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Sep 16th, 1975 to Mar 11th, 1980
Papua New Guinea
Chief Minister
Mar 11th, 1972 to Sep 15th, 1975
