🇩🇯 Djibouti
Ismail Omar Guelleh
President · 10,024 days in office
How the political system works in Djibouti
Its president, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has led the country since May 8, 1999. Djibouti has had 2 presidents since 1977. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral autocracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Ismail Omar Guelleh
10,024 days
Shortest-serving
Hassan Gouled Aptidon
7,985 days
Average tenure
7,985 days
Ismail Omar Guelleh: 26% above average
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Djibouti
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Ismail Omar Guelleh | May 8, 1999 | Incumbent | 10,024 |
| 1 |  Hassan Gouled Aptidon | Jun 27, 1977 | May 8, 1999 | 7,985 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Djibouti?
- Ismail Omar Guelleh has been President of Djibouti since May 8, 1999.
- How is the leader of Djibouti chosen?
- Its president, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has led the country since May 8, 1999. Djibouti has had 2 presidents since 1977. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral autocracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Djibouti?
- Ismail Omar Guelleh, with 10,024 days in office.