List of Presidents of Maldives: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Maldives from 1953 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 Maldives, former presidents, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Maldives: Mohamed Muizzu (in office since 2023).

Presidents of Maldives in order, with years in office

Mohamed Amin Didi

Served: 1953

First president of the Maldives; the first republic ended in August 1953.

Ibrahim Muhammad Didi

Served: 1953 (acting)

Vice president who acted as president after Amin Didi was removed.

Ibrahim Nasir

Served: 1968–1978

First president of the second republic; he resigned in 1978.

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

Served: 1978–2008

Longest-serving president, in office for 30 years.

Mohamed Nasheed

Served: 2008–2012

First president elected in a multiparty election; he resigned in February 2012.

Mohamed Waheed Hassan

Served: 2012–2013

Vice president who succeeded Nasheed.

Abdulla Yameen

Served: 2013–2018

Half-brother of Gayoom; he lost the 2018 election.

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Served: 2018–2023

Maldivian Democratic Party member who defeated Yameen.

Mohamed Muizzu

Served: 2023–present

Former mayor of Malé who took office on 17 November 2023.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Maldives

Who is the current president of Maldives?

The current head of state of Maldives is Mohamed Muizzu, in office since 2023.

Who were the previous presidents of Maldives?

The presidents and heads of state of Maldives listed on this page, in order, are: Mohamed Amin Didi, Ibrahim Muhammad Didi, Ibrahim Nasir, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Mohamed Nasheed, Mohamed Waheed Hassan, Abdulla Yameen, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Mohamed Muizzu.

Who was the first president of Maldives?

Mohamed Amin Didi was the first president of Maldives, in office 1953.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of presidents of the Maldives and List of vice presidents of the Maldives (checked March 2026 edition) (checked Nov 2026). Includes the short first republic of 1953 and the second republic since 1968; the sultanate period between them is not listed.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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