🇨🇱 José Antonio Kast
President of Chile since March 11, 2026
How long has José Antonio Kast been in office?
As of October 17, 2026, José Antonio Kast has been in office for 220 days as President of Chile, with no scheduled end date.
220 days in office. No fixed end date has been scheduled yet.
How long do leaders of Chile usually stay in office?
Chile has had 45 presidents since 1826. A completed tenure has averaged 1,361 days (about 3.7 years), and the longest was Arturo Alessandri at 3,753 days. One of them has been a woman; the first was Michelle Bachelet, who took office in 2006. José Antonio Kast has served 220 days so far, 84% shorter than that average. The previous officeholder, Gabriel Boric, served 1,461 days. Chile is classified as a liberal democracy.
José Antonio Kast220d
Average tenure1,361d
Arturo Alessandri (record)3,753d
Key facts
| Role | President of Chile |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Political system | Liberal democracy (Regimes of the World, 2025) |
| Party | Independent politician |
| Born | January 18, 1966 (age 60) |
| Took office | March 11, 2026 (aged 60) |
| Term ends | No fixed date |
| Officeholder no. | 51st President of Chile |
| Preceded by | Gabriel Boric |
| Vs. average | 220 days served — 84% shorter than the historical average of 1,361 days (so far) |
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