🇸🇨 Seychelles
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Patrick Herminie
President · 356 days in office
How the political system works in Seychelles
Its president, Patrick Herminie, has led the country since Oct 26, 2025. Seychelles has had 6 presidents since 1976. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as a liberal democracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
France-Albert René
9,812 days
Shortest-serving
James Mancham
341 days
Average tenure
4,048 days
Patrick Herminie: 91% below average
Female leaders
0 of 6
All male to date
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Seychelles
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Patrick Herminie | Oct 26, 2025 | Incumbent | 356 |
| 5 |  Wavel Ramkalawan | Oct 26, 2020 | Incumbent | 2,182 |
| 4 |  Danny Faure | Oct 16, 2016 | Oct 26, 2020 | 1,471 |
| 3 |  James Michel | Apr 16, 2004 | Oct 16, 2016 | 4,566 |
| 2 |  France-Albert René | Jun 5, 1977 | Apr 16, 2004 | 9,812 |
| 1 |  James Mancham | Jun 29, 1976 | Jun 5, 1977 | 341 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Seychelles?
- Patrick Herminie has been President of Seychelles since Oct 26, 2025.
- How is the leader of Seychelles chosen?
- Its president, Patrick Herminie, has led the country since Oct 26, 2025. Seychelles has had 6 presidents since 1976. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as a liberal democracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Seychelles?
- France-Albert René, with 9,812 days in office.
- Has Seychelles ever had a female president?
- No. All 6 presidents of Seychelles to date have been men.