This is a list of presidents of Madagascar, since the establishment of the office of President in 1959, during the Malagasy Republic. The president is the head of state and the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. The position has been held by Michael Randrianirina as President of the Council of the Presidency for the Re-Foundation of the Republic of Madagascar since 17 October 2025.
In case of a vacancy, the president of the Senate will act as a temporary successor of the president. After the 2025 military coup, Colonel Michael Randrianirina was appointed as president.
This is a list of each president (excluding acting presidents) in order of term length.
Of the 7 people that has served as president, only two, Didier Ratsiraka and Andry Rajoelina, served in non consecutive periods.
A presidential election in Madagascar is scheduled for September 2027, within two years of the 2025 coup d'état. Until then, Madagascar will be governed by a transitional government led by President Michael Randrianirina. The most recent Malagasy presidential election was held in 2023, and Andry Rajoelina was re-elected.