🇧🇳 Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei
Monarch of Brunei since June 7, 2022
How long has Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei been in office?
As of August 31, 2026, Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei has been in office for 1,546 days as Monarch of Brunei, with no scheduled end date.
1,546 days in office. No fixed end date has been scheduled yet.
How long do leaders of Brunei usually stay in office?
Brunei has had 11 leaders in the office we track since 1690. A completed tenure has averaged 6,765 days (about 18.5 years), and the longest was Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei at 21,515 days. Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei has served 1,546 days so far, 77% shorter than that average. The previous officeholder, Omar Ali Saifuddien III of Brunei, served 6,331 days.
Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei1,546d
Average tenure6,765d
Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei (record)21,515d
Key facts
| Role | Monarch of Brunei |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1946 (age 80) |
| Took office | June 7, 2022 (aged 75) |
| Term ends | No fixed date |
| Officeholder no. | 12th Monarch of Brunei |
| Preceded by | Omar Ali Saifuddien III of Brunei |
| Vs. average | 1,546 days served — 77% shorter than the historical average of 6,765 days (so far) |
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