Historical leaders of Tuvalu and other associated countries

The following list shows all historical leaders of Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Feleti Teo

Prime Minister

Since Feb 26th, 2024

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Kausea Natano

Prime Minister

Sep 19th, 2019 to Feb 26th, 2024

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Enele Sopoaga

Prime Minister

Aug 1st, 2013 to Sep 19th, 2019

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Willy Telavi

Prime Minister

Dec 24th, 2010 to Aug 1st, 2013

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Maatia Toafa

Prime Minister

Sep 29th, 2010 to Dec 24th, 2010

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Apisai Ielemia

Prime Minister

Aug 14th, 2006 to Sep 29th, 2010

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Maatia Toafa

Prime Minister

Aug 27th, 2004 to Aug 14th, 2006

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Saufatu Sopoanga

Prime Minister

Aug 2nd, 2002 to Aug 27th, 2004

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Koloa Talake

Prime Minister

Dec 14th, 2001 to Aug 2nd, 2002

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Faimalaga Luka

Prime Minister

Feb 24th, 2001 to Dec 14th, 2001

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Lagitupu Tuilimu

Acting Prime Minister

Dec 8th, 2000 to Feb 24th, 2001

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Ionatana Ionatana

Prime Minister

Apr 27th, 1999 to Dec 8th, 2000

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Bikenibeu Paeniu

Prime Minister

Dec 24th, 1996 to Apr 27th, 1999

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Sir Kamuta Latasi

Prime Minister

Dec 10th, 1993 to Dec 24th, 1996

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Bikenibeu Paeniu

Prime Minister

Oct 16th, 1989 to Dec 10th, 1993

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Tomasi Puapua

Prime Minister

Sep 8th, 1981 to Oct 16th, 1989

Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Sir Toaripi Lauti

Prime Minister

Oct 1st, 1978 to Sep 8th, 1981

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