President of the Republic of Burundi |
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Term length | 5 years, limited to two terms. |
Inaugural holder | Michel Micombero |
Formation | 28 November 1966 |
Deputy | Vice-President of Burundi |
This is a list of Presidents of Burundi since the formation of the post of President of Burundi in 1966 (following the November coup d'état), to the present day.
A total of eight people have served as President of Burundi (not counting one Acting President and one head of state in rebellion). Additionally, one person, Pierre Buyoya, has served on two non-consecutive occasions.
The current President of Burundi is Pierre Nkurunziza, since 26 August 2005.