The following list shows all historical leaders of Vietnam 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.
Vietnam
President
Since Oct 21st, 2024
Vietnam
President
May 22nd, 2024 to Oct 21st, 2024
Vietnam
Acting President
Mar 21st, 2024 to May 22nd, 2024
Vietnam
President
Mar 2nd, 2023 to Mar 21st, 2024
Vietnam
Acting President
Jan 18th, 2023 to Mar 2nd, 2023
Vietnam
President
Apr 5th, 2021 to Jan 18th, 2023
Vietnam
President
Oct 23rd, 2018 to Apr 5th, 2021
Vietnam
Acting President
Sep 21st, 2018 to Oct 23rd, 2018
Vietnam
President
Apr 2nd, 2016 to Sep 21st, 2018
Vietnam
President
Jul 25th, 2011 to Apr 2nd, 2016
Vietnam
President
Jun 27th, 2006 to Jul 25th, 2011
Vietnam
President
Sep 24th, 1997 to Jun 19th, 2006
Vietnam
President
Sep 23rd, 1992 to Sep 19th, 1997
Vietnam
President
Jun 18th, 1987 to Sep 19th, 1992
Vietnam
President
Jul 4th, 1981 to Jun 19th, 1987
Vietnam
Acting President
Mar 30th, 1980 to Jul 19th, 1981
Vietnam
President
Sep 23rd, 1969 to Jul 19th, 1980
Vietnam
Acting President
Sep 2nd, 1969 to Sep 19th, 1969
Vietnam
Acting President
May 29th, 1946 to Oct 19th, 1946
Vietnam
President
Sep 2nd, 1945 to Sep 19th, 1969
