🇧🇯 Benin
RepublicElectoral autocracy
Romuald Wadagni
President · 99 days in office
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Mathieu Kérékou
7,670 days · 2 terms
Shortest-serving
Nicéphore Soglo
1,827 days
Average tenure
3,370 days
Romuald Wadagni: 97% below average
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Benin
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Romuald Wadagni | May 24, 2026 | Incumbent | 99 |
| 5 |  Patrice Talon | Apr 6, 2016 | May 24, 2026 | 3,700 |
| 4 |  Thomas Boni Yayi | Apr 6, 2006 | Apr 6, 2016 | 3,653 |
| 3 |  Mathieu Kérékou | Apr 4, 1996 | Apr 5, 2006 | 3,653 |
| 2 |  Nicéphore Soglo | Apr 4, 1991 | Apr 4, 1996 | 1,827 |
| 1 | Mathieu Kérékou | Apr 4, 1980 | Apr 4, 1991 | 4,017 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Benin?
- Romuald Wadagni has been President of Benin since May 24, 2026.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Benin?
- Mathieu Kérékou, with 7,670 days in office across 2 terms.