🇳🇵 Nepal
Federal republic, people's republicElectoral democracy
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Ram Chandra Poudel
President · 1,385 days in office
How the political system works in Nepal
Nepal is governed as a federal republic with a people's republic. Its president, Ram Chandra Poudel, has led the country since Jan 1, 2023. Nepal has had 4 presidents since 2007. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral democracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Bidya Devi Bhandari
2,691 days
Shortest-serving
Girija Prasad Koirala
555 days
Average tenure
1,966 days
Ram Chandra Poudel: 30% below average
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Nepal
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Ram Chandra Poudel | Mar 13, 2023 | Incumbent | 1,314 |
| 3 |  Bidya Devi Bhandari | Oct 29, 2015 | Mar 12, 2023 | 2,691 |
| 2 |  Ram Baran Yadav | Jul 23, 2008 | Oct 28, 2015 | 2,653 |
| 1 |  Girija Prasad Koirala | Jan 15, 2007 | Jul 23, 2008 | 555 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Nepal?
- Ram Chandra Poudel has been President of Nepal since Jan 1, 2023.
- How is the leader of Nepal chosen?
- Nepal is governed as a federal republic with a people's republic. Its president, Ram Chandra Poudel, has led the country since Jan 1, 2023. Nepal has had 4 presidents since 2007. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral democracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Nepal?
- Bidya Devi Bhandari, with 2,691 days in office.