| # | President | Term of office | Political party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hassan Gouled Aptidon | 27 June 1977 – 8 May 1999 | People's Rally for Progress (RPP) |
| 2 | Ismaïl Omar Guelleh | 8 May 1999 – present (as of 2026) | People's Rally for Progress (RPP) |
Notes
- Djibouti gained independence from France on 27 June 1977, and Hassan Gouled Aptidon became the first president on that date.
- Ismaïl Omar Guelleh succeeded Gouled Aptidon following the 1999 presidential election and has remained in office through subsequent elections (2005, 2011, 2016, 2021).
