🇨🇱 José Antonio Kast
President of Chile since March 11, 2026
How long has José Antonio Kast been in office?
As of August 31, 2026, José Antonio Kast has been in office for 173 days as President of Chile, with no scheduled end date.
173 days in office. No fixed end date has been scheduled yet.
How long do leaders of Chile usually stay in office?
Chile has had 43 leaders in the office we track since 1826. A completed tenure has averaged 1,417 days (about 3.9 years), and the longest was Arturo Alessandri at 3,753 days. José Antonio Kast has served 173 days so far, 88% shorter than that average. The previous officeholder, Gabriel Boric, served 1,461 days. Chile is classified as a liberal democracy.
José Antonio Kast173d
Average tenure1,417d
Arturo Alessandri (record)3,753d
Key facts
| Role | President of Chile |
|---|---|
| Political system | Liberal democracy (Regimes of the World, 2025) |
| Party | Independent Democratic Union |
| Born | January 18, 1966 (age 60) |
| Took office | March 11, 2026 (aged 60) |
| Term ends | No fixed date |
| Officeholder no. | 49th President of Chile |
| Preceded by | Gabriel Boric |
| Vs. average | 173 days served — 88% shorter than the historical average of 1,417 days (so far) |
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