The following list shows all historical leaders of Yemen 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.
Yemen
Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council
Since Apr 7th, 2022
Yemen
President
Feb 27th, 2012 to Apr 7th, 2022
Yemen
Acting President
Jun 4th, 2011 to Sep 27th, 2012
Yemen
President
May 22nd, 1990 to Feb 27th, 2012
South Yemen
Chairman of the Presidium
Jan 24th, 1986 to May 22nd, 1990
South Yemen
Chairman of the Presidium
Apr 26th, 1980 to Jan 24th, 1986
South Yemen
Chairman of the Presidium
Dec 27th, 1978 to Apr 21st, 1980
South Yemen
Chairman of the Presidential Council
Jun 26th, 1978 to Dec 27th, 1978
South Yemen
Chairman of the Presidential Council
Jun 23rd, 1969 to Jun 26th, 1978
South Yemen
President
Nov 30th, 1967 to Jun 22nd, 1969
North Yemen
President
Jul 18th, 1978 to May 22nd, 1990
North Yemen
Chairman of the Presidential Council
Jun 24th, 1978 to Jul 18th, 1978
North Yemen
President
Oct 11th, 1977 to Jun 24th, 1978
North Yemen
President
Jun 13th, 1974 to Oct 11th, 1977
North Yemen
Chairman of the Republican Council
Nov 5th, 1967 to Jun 13th, 1974
North Yemen
President
Sep 27th, 1962 to Nov 5th, 1967
Kingdom of Yemen
King
Sep 19th, 1962 to Sep 26th, 1962
Kingdom of Yemen
King
Feb 17th, 1948 to Sep 19th, 1962
Kingdom of Yemen
King
Oct 30th, 1918 to Feb 17th, 1948
