🇾🇪 Yemen
Republic, presidential systemClosed autocracy
Rashad al-Alimi
President · 1,654 days in office
How the political system works in Yemen
Yemen is governed as a republic with a presidential system. Its president, Rashad al-Alimi, has led the country since Apr 7, 2022. Yemen has had 3 presidents since 1990. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as a closed autocracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Ali Abdullah Saleh
7,951 days
Shortest-serving
Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi
3,692 days
Average tenure
5,822 days
Rashad al-Alimi: 72% below average
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Yemen
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Rashad al-Alimi | Apr 7, 2022 | Incumbent | 1,654 |
| 2 |  Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi | Feb 27, 2012 | Apr 7, 2022 | 3,692 |
| 1 |  Ali Abdullah Saleh | May 22, 1990 | Feb 27, 2012 | 7,951 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Yemen?
- Rashad al-Alimi has been President of Yemen since Apr 7, 2022.
- How is the leader of Yemen chosen?
- Yemen is governed as a republic with a presidential system. Its president, Rashad al-Alimi, has led the country since Apr 7, 2022. Yemen has had 3 presidents since 1990. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as a closed autocracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Yemen?
- Ali Abdullah Saleh, with 7,951 days in office.