Heads of state of Mauritania

President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Seal of Mauritania
Incumbent Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz since 5 August 2009
Residence	Presidential Palace, Nouakchott
Term length	5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holder	Moktar Ould Daddah
Formation	20 August 1961

This is a list of heads of state of Mauritania since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.

A total of eight people have served as head of state of Mauritania (not counting one Acting President). Additionally, one person, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has served on two non-consecutive occasions.

The current head of state of Mauritania is the President of the Republic Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, since 5 August 2009.