List of heads of state of Algeria

This is a list of heads of state of Algeria from the formation of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic in exile in Cairo, Egypt in 1958, during the Algerian War, through independence in 1962, to the present day.
A total of five people have served as President of Algeria. Additionally, two persons, Houari Boumédiène and Liamine Zéroual, have served both as interim heads of state and as President of Algeria.

Titles

1958–1962: President of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic1962: Chairman of the Provisional Executive1962–1963: President of the National Constituent Assembly1963–1965: President of the Republic1965–1976: Chairman of the Revolutionary Council1976–1992: President of the Republic1992–1994: Chairman of the High Council of State1994–1995: State President1995–present: President of the Republic

List of officeholders

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For details of the post of President of Algeria see: ''President of Algeria''

Timeline

This is a graphical lifespan timeline of the heads of state of Algeria. They are listed in order of first assuming office.
The following chart lists heads of state by lifespan, with the years outside of their tenure in beige. Heads of state with an unknown birth date or death date are shown with only their tenure or their earlier or later life.

The following chart shows heads of state by their age, with the years of their tenure in blue. Heads of state with an unknown birth or death date are excluded. The vertical black line at 40 years indicates the minimum age to be president as of now.