List of heads of state of Myanmar since 1948

This article lists the presidents and de facto heads of state of Myanmar (Burma) since the Burmese Declaration of Independence in 1948. During the periods of direct military rule in 1962–1974 and 1988–2011, the office of president was abolished and chairman of military junta served as head of state.

Titles

• 1948–1962: President of the Union of Burma
• 1962–1974: Chairman of the Revolutionary Council of the Union of Burma
• 1974–1988: Chairman of the Council of State / President of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma
• 1988–1997: Chairman of the State Law and Order Restoration Council of the Union of Myanmar
• 1997–2011: Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar
• 2011–present: President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

List of officeholders

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

Timeline

See also

• Politics of Myanmar
• History of Myanmar
• List of Burmese monarchs
• List of heads of state of Myanmar
• List of colonial governors of Burma
• List of premiers of British Burma
• President of Myanmar
• Vice-President of Myanmar
• Prime Minister of Myanmar
• List of prime ministers of Myanmar
• Deputy Prime Minister of Myanmar
• State Counsellor of Myanmar
• Chairman of the State Administration Council

Notes

References

External links

• World Statesmen – Myanmar (Burma)
• Myanmar (Burmese) New Government Cabinet