List of Presidents of Nepal: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Nepal from 2007 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 Nepal, former leaders, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Nepal: Ram Chandra Poudel (in office since 2023).

Presidents of Nepal in order, with years in office

Girija Prasad Koirala

Served: 2007–2008 (acting)

Interim head of state after the monarchy's powers were removed, until the first president was elected.

Ram Baran Yadav

Served: 2008–2015

First president of Nepal, elected by the Constituent Assembly in July 2008.

Bidya Devi Bhandari

Served: 2015–2023

First woman president of Nepal.

Ram Chandra Poudel

Served: 2023–present

Nepali Congress leader and former House speaker; he took office on 13 March 2023.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Nepal

Who is the current president of Nepal?

The current president of Nepal is Ram Chandra Poudel, in office since 2023.

Who were the previous presidents of Nepal?

The presidents and heads of state of Nepal listed on this page, in order, are: Girija Prasad Koirala, Ram Baran Yadav, Bidya Devi Bhandari, Ram Chandra Poudel.

Who was the first president of Nepal?

Ram Baran Yadav was the first president of Nepal, in office 2008–2015.

Sources: Wikipedia, President of Nepal and List of heads of state of Nepal; Kathmandu Post and Republica reports (checked Nov 2026). Presidents since Nepal became a republic in 2008. The interim head of state before the first president is listed and labelled.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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