🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
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Teodoro Obiang
President · 17,242 days in office
How the political system works in Equatorial Guinea
Its president, Teodoro Obiang, has led the country since Aug 3, 1979. Equatorial Guinea has had 2 presidents since 1968. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral autocracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Teodoro Obiang
17,242 days
Shortest-serving
Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko
3,947 days
Average tenure
3,947 days
Teodoro Obiang: 337% above average
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Equatorial Guinea
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Teodoro Obiang | Aug 3, 1979 | Incumbent | 17,242 |
| 1 |  Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko | Oct 12, 1968 | Aug 3, 1979 | 3,947 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Equatorial Guinea?
- Teodoro Obiang has been President of Equatorial Guinea since Aug 3, 1979.
- How is the leader of Equatorial Guinea chosen?
- Its president, Teodoro Obiang, has led the country since Aug 3, 1979. Equatorial Guinea has had 2 presidents since 1968. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral autocracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Equatorial Guinea?
- Teodoro Obiang, with 17,242 days in office.