🇰🇮 Taneti Maamau
President of Kiribati since March 11, 2016
How long has Taneti Maamau been in office?
As of October 17, 2026, Taneti Maamau has been in office for 3,872 days as President of Kiribati, with no scheduled end date.
3,872 days in office. No fixed end date has been scheduled yet.
How long do leaders of Kiribati usually stay in office?
Kiribati has had 7 presidents since 1979. A completed tenure has averaged 1,903 days (about 5.2 years), and the longest was Anote Tong at 4,628 days. All of them have been men. Taneti Maamau has served 3,872 days so far, 103% longer than that average. The previous officeholder, Anote Tong, served 4,628 days.
Taneti Maamau3,872d
Average tenure1,903d
Anote Tong (record)4,628d
Key facts
| Role | President of Kiribati |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Party | Tobwaan Kiribati Party |
| Born | September 16, 1960 (age 66) |
| Took office | March 11, 2016 (aged 55) |
| Term ends | No fixed date |
| Officeholder no. | 8th President of Kiribati |
| Preceded by | Anote Tong |
| Vs. average | 3,872 days served — 103% longer than the historical average of 1,903 days (so far) |
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