🇦🇴 Angola
Republic, presidential systemElectoral autocracy
João Lourenço
President · 3,342 days in office
How the political system works in Angola
Angola is governed as a republic with a presidential system. Its president, João Lourenço, has led the country since Aug 23, 2017. Angola has had 4 presidents since 1975. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral autocracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
José Eduardo dos Santos
13,885 days
Shortest-serving
Lúcio Lara
9 days
Average tenure
5,098 days
João Lourenço: 34% below average
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Angola
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  João Lourenço | Sep 26, 2017 | Incumbent | 3,308 |
| 3 |  José Eduardo dos Santos | Sep 21, 1979 | Sep 26, 2017 | 13,885 |
| 2 | Lúcio Lara | Sep 11, 1979 | Sep 20, 1979 | 9 |
| 1 |  Agostinho Neto | Nov 11, 1975 | Sep 10, 1979 | 1,399 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Angola?
- João Lourenço has been President of Angola since Aug 23, 2017.
- How is the leader of Angola chosen?
- Angola is governed as a republic with a presidential system. Its president, João Lourenço, has led the country since Aug 23, 2017. Angola has had 4 presidents since 1975. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral autocracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Angola?
- José Eduardo dos Santos, with 13,885 days in office.