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Uchral Nyam-Osor

Prime Minister · 201 days in office

How the political system works in Mongolia

Mongolia is governed as a parliamentary system. Its prime minister, Uchral Nyam-Osor, has led the country since Mar 30, 2026. Mongolia has had 28 prime ministers since 1911. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral democracy.

Tenure records

Recent prime ministers by days in office

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

Across 29 completed terms, the average prime minister of Mongolia has served 1,065 days (about 2.9 years). Terms are getting shorter: the last five completed terms averaged just 834 days. The last leader to beat the average was Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, who left office in 2025.

All prime ministers of Mongolia

#	Name	Took office	Left office	Days
30	Uchral Nyam-Osor	Mar 30, 2026	Incumbent	201
29	Gombojavyn Zandanshatar	Jun 13, 2025	Mar 30, 2026	290
28	Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene	Jan 27, 2021	Jun 13, 2025	1,598
27	Khurelsukh Ukhnaa	Oct 4, 2017	Jan 21, 2021	1,205
26	Jargaltulga Erdenebat	Jun 8, 2016	Oct 4, 2017	483
25	Chimediin Saikhanbileg	Nov 21, 2014	Jul 7, 2016	594
24	Dendev Terbishdagva	Nov 6, 2014	Nov 20, 2014	14
23	Dendev Terbishdagva	Oct 5, 2014	Nov 21, 2014	47
22	Norovyn Altankhuyag	Aug 10, 2012	Nov 4, 2014	816
21	Sanjaagiin Bayar	Oct 29, 2009	Aug 10, 2012	1,016
20	Sükhbaataryn Batbold	Oct 29, 2009	Aug 10, 2012	1,016
19	Miyeegombyn Enkhbold	Jan 25, 2006	Nov 22, 2007	666
18	Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj	Aug 20, 2004	Jan 13, 2006	511
17	Nambaryn Enkhbayar	Jul 26, 2000	Aug 20, 2004	1,486
16	Rinchinnyamyn Amarjargal	Jul 30, 1999	Jul 26, 2000	362
15	Nyam-Osoryn Tuyaa	Jul 22, 1999	Jul 30, 1999	8
14	Janlavyn Narantsatsralt	Dec 9, 1998	Jul 22, 1999	225
13	Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj	Apr 23, 1998	Dec 9, 1998	230
12	Mendsaikhany Enkhsaikhan	Jul 19, 1996	Apr 23, 1998	643
11	Puntsagiin Jasrai	Jul 21, 1992	Jul 19, 1996	1,459
10	Dashiin Byambasüren	Sep 11, 1990	Jul 21, 1992	679
9	Dumaagiin Sodnom	Dec 12, 1984	Mar 21, 1990	1,925
8	Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal	Jan 26, 1952	Jun 11, 1974	8,172
7	Khorloogiin Choibalsan	Mar 24, 1939	Jan 26, 1952	4,691
6	Peljidiin Genden	Jul 2, 1932	Mar 22, 1936	1,359
5	Dogsomyn Bodoo	Apr 1, 1921	Aug 31, 1922	517
4	Dambyn Chagdarjav	Mar 1, 1921	Apr 1, 1921	31
3	Khatanbaatar Magsarjav	Feb 15, 1921	Mar 13, 1921	26
2	Gonchigjalzangiin Badamdorj	Apr 1, 1919	Jan 1, 1921	641
1	Da Lam Tserenchimed	Dec 29, 1911	Jul 1, 1912	185

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Prime Minister of Mongolia?

Uchral Nyam-Osor has been Prime Minister of Mongolia since Mar 30, 2026.

How is the leader of Mongolia chosen?

Mongolia is governed as a parliamentary system. Its prime minister, Uchral Nyam-Osor, has led the country since Mar 30, 2026. Mongolia has had 28 prime ministers since 1911. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral democracy.

Who is the longest-serving Prime Minister of Mongolia?

Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal, with 8,172 days in office.

Are leaders serving longer or shorter terms in Mongolia?

Across 29 completed terms, the average prime minister of Mongolia has served 1,065 days (about 2.9 years). Terms are getting shorter: the last five completed terms averaged just 834 days. The last leader to beat the average was Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, who left office in 2025.

Has Mongolia ever had a female prime minister?

Yes. Mongolia has had 1 female prime minister. The first was Nyam-Osoryn Tuyaa, who took office in 1999.