🇱🇾 Libya
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Mohamed al-Menfi
President · 2,042 days in office
How the political system works in Libya
Libya is governed as a republic. Its president, Mohamed al-Menfi, has led the country since Mar 15, 2021. Libya has had 2 presidents since 2016. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as a closed autocracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Mohamed al-Menfi
2,042 days
Shortest-serving
Fayez al-Sarraj
1,811 days
Average tenure
1,811 days
Mohamed al-Menfi: 13% above average
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Libya
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Mohamed al-Menfi | Mar 15, 2021 | Incumbent | 2,042 |
| 1 |  Fayez al-Sarraj | Mar 30, 2016 | Mar 15, 2021 | 1,811 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Libya?
- Mohamed al-Menfi has been President of Libya since Mar 15, 2021.
- How is the leader of Libya chosen?
- Libya is governed as a republic. Its president, Mohamed al-Menfi, has led the country since Mar 15, 2021. Libya has had 2 presidents since 2016. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as a closed autocracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Libya?
- Mohamed al-Menfi, with 2,042 days in office.