List of Presidents of Montenegro: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Montenegro from 1990 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Montenegro, former leaders, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Montenegro: Jakov Milatović (in office since 2023). Montenegro became independent on 3 June 2006. Presidents before that date headed the republic within Yugoslavia and later Serbia and Montenegro.

Presidents of Montenegro in order, with years in office

Momir Bulatović

Served: 1990–1998

Head of state of Montenegro within Yugoslavia for eight years.

Milo Đukanović

Served: 1998–2002

Left the presidency to become prime minister.

Filip Vujanović

Served: 2003–2018

Acting president from late 2002, he was elected in 2003 and led the country to independence in 2006.

Milo Đukanović

Served: 2018–2023

Returned as president after years as prime minister.

Jakov Milatović

Served: 2023–present

Economist who defeated Đukanović in the April 2023 runoff and took office in May 2023.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Montenegro

Who is the current president of Montenegro?

The current president of Montenegro is Jakov Milatović, in office since 2023. Montenegro became independent on 3 June 2006. Presidents before that date headed the republic within Yugoslavia and later Serbia and Montenegro.

Who were the previous presidents of Montenegro?

The presidents and heads of state of Montenegro listed on this page, in order, are: Momir Bulatović, Milo Đukanović, Filip Vujanović, Jakov Milatović.

Who was the first president of Montenegro?

Momir Bulatović was the first president of Montenegro, in office 1990–1998.

Sources: Wikipedia, President of Montenegro; Office of the President of Croatia reporting a joint appearance with President Milatović on 31 October 2026 (checked Nov 2026). Presidents of the Republic of Montenegro from 1990.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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