The following list shows all historical leaders of Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lanka
President
Since Sep 23rd, 2024
Sri Lanka
President
Jul 14th, 2022 to Sep 23rd, 2024
Sri Lanka
President
Nov 18th, 2019 to Jul 14th, 2022
Sri Lanka
President
Jan 9th, 2015 to Nov 18th, 2019
Sri Lanka
President
Nov 19th, 2005 to Jan 9th, 2015
Sri Lanka
President
Nov 12th, 1994 to Nov 19th, 2005
Sri Lanka
President
May 1st, 1993 to Nov 12th, 1994
Sri Lanka
President
Jan 2nd, 1989 to May 1st, 1993
Sri Lanka
President
Feb 4th, 1978 to Jan 2nd, 1989
Sri Lanka
President
May 22nd, 1972 to Feb 4th, 1978
Ceylon
Prime Minister
May 29th, 1970 to May 21st, 1972
Ceylon
Prime Minister
Mar 25th, 1965 to May 29th, 1970
Ceylon
Prime Minister
Jul 21st, 1960 to Mar 25th, 1965
Ceylon
Prime Minister
Mar 21st, 1960 to Jul 21st, 1960
Ceylon
Prime Minister
Sep 26th, 1959 to Mar 20th, 1960
Ceylon
Prime Minister
Apr 12th, 1956 to Sep 26th, 1959
Ceylon
Prime Minister
Oct 12th, 1953 to Apr 12th, 1956
Ceylon
Prime Minister
Mar 26th, 1952 to Oct 12th, 1953
Ceylon
Prime Minister
Sep 24th, 1947 to Mar 22nd, 1952
