List of Presidents of Mauritius: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Mauritius from 1992 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 Mauritius, former presidents, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Mauritius: Dharam Gokhool (in office since 2024).

Presidents of Mauritius in order, with years in office

Veerasamy Ringadoo

Served: 1992

First president after Mauritius became a republic on 12 March 1992; served for 110 days.

Cassam Uteem

Served: 1992–2002

Served from June 1992 until he resigned on 15 February 2002.

Angidi Chettiar

Served: 2002 (acting)

Vice president who acted as president from 15 to 18 February 2002.

Ariranga Pillay

Served: 2002 (acting)

Acted as president from 18 to 25 February 2002.

Karl Offmann

Served: 2002–2003

President from 25 February 2002 to 1 October 2003.

Raouf Bundhun

Served: 2003 (acting)

Vice president who acted as president in October 2003.

Anerood Jugnauth

Served: 2003–2012

Former prime minister who was president from October 2003 until 31 March 2012.

Monique Ohsan Bellepeau

Served: 2012, 2015 (acting)

Vice president who acted as president in 2012 and again in 2015; the first woman to hold the title.

Kailash Purryag

Served: 2012–2015

President from 21 July 2012 to 29 May 2015.

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

Served: 2015–2018

President from 5 June 2015 until she left office on 23 March 2018.

Barlen Vyapoory

Served: 2018–2019 (acting)

Vice president who acted as president for about a year and eight months.

Eddy Balancy

Served: 2019 (acting)

Acted as president for six days in late 2019.

Prithvirajsing Roopun

Served: 2019–2024

President from 2 December 2019 to 6 December 2024.

Dharam Gokhool

Served: 2024–present

Took office on 6 December 2024 and is the current president.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Mauritius

Who is the current president of Mauritius?

The current head of state of Mauritius is Dharam Gokhool, in office since 2024.

Who were the previous presidents of Mauritius?

The presidents and heads of state of Mauritius listed on this page, in order, are: Veerasamy Ringadoo, Cassam Uteem, Angidi Chettiar, Ariranga Pillay, Karl Offmann, Raouf Bundhun, Anerood Jugnauth, Monique Ohsan Bellepeau, Kailash Purryag, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Barlen Vyapoory, Eddy Balancy, Prithvirajsing Roopun, Dharam Gokhool.

Who was the first president of Mauritius?

Veerasamy Ringadoo was the first president of Mauritius, in office 1992.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of heads of state of Mauritius; Archontology.org, Mauritius: Heads of State (1992–); BBC (checked Nov 2026). The presidency has been largely ceremonial since Mauritius became a republic on 12 March 1992. Acting presidents are labelled.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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