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Parliamentary republicLiberal democracy

Giorgia Meloni

Prime Minister · 1,409 days in office · 407 days remaining

Eligible to run again

How the political system works in Italy

Italians vote for a parliament, and the government is led by a prime minister who needs the support of both chambers. Governments can fall between elections if that support collapses, which is why Italy has been through so many prime ministers. Italy's president is a separate and mostly ceremonial job.

Next election: 2027 — Next Italian general election, expected by late 2027.

Tenure records

Recent prime ministers by days in office

Is a leader's tenure getting longer or shorter in Italy?

Across 66 completed terms, the average prime minister of Italy has served 428 days (about 1.2 years). Terms are getting longer: the last five completed terms averaged 693 days.

All prime ministers of Italy

#	Name	Took office	Left office	Days
67	Giorgia Meloni	Oct 22, 2022	Incumbent	1,409
66	Mario Draghi	Feb 13, 2021	Oct 22, 2022	616
65	Giuseppe Conte	Jun 1, 2018	Feb 13, 2021	988
64	Paolo Gentiloni	Dec 12, 2016	Jun 1, 2018	536
63	Matteo Renzi	Feb 22, 2014	Dec 12, 2016	1,024
62	Enrico Letta	Apr 28, 2013	Feb 21, 2014	299
61	Mario Monti	Nov 16, 2011	Apr 28, 2013	529
60	Silvio Berlusconi	May 8, 2008	Nov 16, 2011	1,287
59	Romano Prodi	May 17, 2006	May 8, 2008	722
58	Silvio Berlusconi	Apr 23, 2005	May 17, 2006	389
57	Silvio Berlusconi	Jun 11, 2001	Apr 23, 2005	1,412
56	Giuliano Amato	Apr 25, 2000	Jun 11, 2001	412
55	Massimo D'Alema	Dec 22, 1999	Apr 25, 2000	125
54	Massimo D'Alema	Oct 21, 1998	Dec 22, 1999	427
53	Romano Prodi	May 17, 1996	Oct 21, 1998	887
52	Lamberto Dini	Jan 17, 1995	May 18, 1996	487
51	Silvio Berlusconi	May 10, 1994	Jan 17, 1995	252
50	Carlo Azeglio Ciampi	Apr 28, 1993	May 10, 1994	377
49	Giuliano Amato	Jun 28, 1992	Apr 28, 1993	304
48	Giulio Andreotti	Apr 12, 1991	Jun 28, 1992	443
47	Giulio Andreotti	Jul 22, 1989	Apr 12, 1991	629
46	Ciriaco De Mita	Apr 13, 1988	Jul 22, 1989	465
45	Giovanni Goria	Jul 28, 1987	Apr 13, 1988	260
44	Amintore Fanfani	Apr 17, 1987	Jul 28, 1987	102
43	Bettino Craxi	Aug 1, 1986	Apr 17, 1987	259
42	Bettino Craxi	Aug 4, 1983	Aug 1, 1986	1,093
41	Amintore Fanfani	Dec 1, 1982	Aug 4, 1983	246
40	Giovanni Spadolini	Aug 23, 1982	Dec 1, 1982	100
39	Giovanni Spadolini	Jun 28, 1981	Aug 23, 1982	421
38	Arnaldo Forlani	Oct 18, 1980	Jun 28, 1981	253
37	Francesco Cossiga	Apr 4, 1980	Oct 18, 1980	197
36	Francesco Cossiga	Aug 4, 1979	Apr 4, 1980	244
35	Giulio Andreotti	Mar 20, 1979	Aug 4, 1979	137
34	Giulio Andreotti	Mar 11, 1978	Mar 20, 1979	374
33	Giulio Andreotti	Jul 29, 1976	Mar 11, 1978	590
32	Aldo Moro	Feb 12, 1976	Jul 29, 1976	168
31	Aldo Moro	Nov 23, 1974	Feb 12, 1976	446
30	Mariano Rumor	Mar 14, 1974	Nov 23, 1974	254
29	Mariano Rumor	Jul 7, 1973	Mar 14, 1974	250
28	Giulio Andreotti	Jun 26, 1972	Jul 7, 1973	376
27	Giulio Andreotti	Feb 17, 1972	Jun 26, 1973	495
26	Emilio Colombo	Aug 6, 1970	Feb 17, 1972	560
25	Mariano Rumor	Mar 27, 1970	Aug 6, 1970	132
24	Mariano Rumor	Aug 5, 1969	Mar 27, 1970	234
23	Mariano Rumor	Dec 12, 1968	Aug 5, 1969	236
22	Giovanni Leone	Jun 24, 1968	Dec 12, 1968	171
21	Aldo Moro	Feb 23, 1966	Jun 24, 1968	852
20	Aldo Moro	Jul 22, 1964	Feb 23, 1966	581
19	Aldo Moro	Dec 4, 1963	Jul 22, 1964	231
18	Giovanni Leone	Jun 21, 1963	Dec 4, 1963	166
17	Amintore Fanfani	Feb 21, 1962	Jun 21, 1963	485
16	Amintore Fanfani	Jul 26, 1960	Feb 21, 1962	575
15	Fernando Tambroni	Mar 25, 1960	Jul 26, 1960	123
14	Antonio Segni	Feb 15, 1959	Mar 25, 1960	404
13	Amintore Fanfani	Jul 1, 1958	Feb 15, 1959	229
12	Adone Zoli	May 19, 1957	Jul 1, 1958	408
11	Antonio Segni	Jul 6, 1955	May 19, 1957	683
10	Mario Scelba	Feb 10, 1954	Jul 6, 1955	511
9	Amintore Fanfani	Jan 18, 1954	Feb 10, 1954	23
8	Giuseppe Pella	Aug 17, 1953	Jan 18, 1954	154
7	Alcide De Gasperi	Jul 16, 1953	Aug 17, 1953	32
6	Alcide De Gasperi	Jul 26, 1951	Jul 16, 1953	721
5	Alcide De Gasperi	Jan 27, 1950	Jul 26, 1951	545
4	Alcide De Gasperi	May 24, 1948	Jan 27, 1950	613
3	Alcide De Gasperi	Jun 1, 1947	May 24, 1948	358
2	Alcide De Gasperi	Feb 2, 1947	Jun 1, 1947	119
1	Alcide De Gasperi	Jul 14, 1946	Feb 2, 1947	203

Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Prime Minister of Italy?

Giorgia Meloni has been Prime Minister of Italy since Oct 22, 2022.

How is the leader of Italy chosen?

Italians vote for a parliament, and the government is led by a prime minister who needs the support of both chambers. Governments can fall between elections if that support collapses, which is why Italy has been through so many prime ministers. Italy's president is a separate and mostly ceremonial job.

Who is the longest-serving Prime Minister of Italy?

Silvio Berlusconi, with 3,340 days in office across 4 terms.

Are leaders serving longer or shorter terms in Italy?

Across 66 completed terms, the average prime minister of Italy has served 428 days (about 1.2 years). Terms are getting longer: the last five completed terms averaged 693 days.