Historical leaders of Syria and other associated countries

The following list shows all historical leaders of Syria 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 Syria

Syria

Syria

Bashar al-Assad

President

Jul 17th, 2000 to Dec 8th, 2024

Syria

Syria

Abdul Halim Khaddam

Acting President

Jun 10th, 2000 to Jul 17th, 2000

Syria

Syria

Hafez al-Assad

President

Mar 12th, 1971 to Jun 10th, 2000

Syria

Syria

Ahmad al-Khatib

Acting President

Nov 18th, 1970 to Feb 22nd, 1971

Syria

Syria

Nureddin al-Atassi

President

Feb 25th, 1966 to Nov 18th, 1970

Syria

Syria

Amin al-Hafiz

President

Jul 27th, 1963 to Feb 23rd, 1966

Syria

Syria

Luai al-Atassi

President

Mar 9th, 1963 to Jul 27th, 1963

Syria

Syria

Maamun al-Kuzbari

Acting President

Sep 29th, 1961 to Nov 20th, 1961

Syria

Syria

Gamal Abdel Nasser

President

Feb 22nd, 1958 to Sep 29th, 1961

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