🇨🇲 Cameroon
RepublicElectoral autocracy
Paul Biya
President · 16,051 days in office
How the political system works in Cameroon
Cameroon is governed as a republic. Its president, Paul Biya, has led the country since Nov 6, 1982. Cameroon has had 2 presidents since 1960. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral autocracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Paul Biya
16,051 days
Shortest-serving
Ahmadou Ahidjo
8,220 days
Average tenure
8,220 days
Paul Biya: 95% above average
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Cameroon
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Paul Biya | Nov 6, 1982 | Incumbent | 16,051 |
| 1 |  Ahmadou Ahidjo | May 5, 1960 | Nov 6, 1982 | 8,220 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Cameroon?
- Paul Biya has been President of Cameroon since Nov 6, 1982.
- How is the leader of Cameroon chosen?
- Cameroon is governed as a republic. Its president, Paul Biya, has led the country since Nov 6, 1982. Cameroon has had 2 presidents since 1960. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral autocracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Cameroon?
- Paul Biya, with 16,051 days in office.