List of Presidents of Chile: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Chile from 1964 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Chile, former presidents, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Chile: José Antonio Kast (in office since 2026).

Presidents of Chile in order, with years in office

Eduardo Frei Montalva

Served: 1964–1970

Christian Democrat who served a six-year term.

Salvador Allende

Served: 1970–1973

Socialist president who died during the 11 September 1973 military coup.

Augusto Pinochet

Served: 1973–1990

Led the 1973 coup and ruled until March 1990.

Patricio Aylwin

Served: 1990–1994

First president after the return to democracy.

Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle

Served: 1994–2000

Served a six-year term.

Ricardo Lagos

Served: 2000–2006

Served a six-year term.

Michelle Bachelet

Served: 2006–2010, 2014–2018

Chile's first woman president, in two separate terms.

Sebastián Piñera

Served: 2010–2014, 2018–2022

Served two separate terms.

Gabriel Boric

Served: 2022–2026

Served one four-year term, from March 2022 to March 2026.

José Antonio Kast

Served: 2026–present

Won the 14 December 2025 runoff against Jeannette Jara and was sworn in on 11 March 2026.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Chile

Who is the current president of Chile?

The current head of state of Chile is José Antonio Kast, in office since 2026.

Who were the previous presidents of Chile?

The presidents and heads of state of Chile listed on this page, in order, are: Eduardo Frei Montalva, Salvador Allende, Augusto Pinochet, Patricio Aylwin, Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle, Ricardo Lagos, Michelle Bachelet, Sebastián Piñera, Gabriel Boric, José Antonio Kast.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of presidents of Chile; Reuters, AFP and AP reports on the 11 March 2026 inauguration (checked Nov 2026). Shows the ten most recent presidents since 1964; Bachelet and Piñera each served two non-consecutive terms.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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