List of heads of state of Niger

President of the Republic of Niger
Président du République du Niger
since 28 July 2023
StyleMr. President
His Excellency
TypeHead of state
Transitional head of government under the CNSP
SeatNiamey
PrecursorHigh Commissioner of Niger
Formation10 November 1960 (1960-11-10)
First holderHamani Diori
DeputyVice President
WebsitePrésidence de la République du Niger

This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.

A total of eleven people (not counting one acting) have served as head of state of Niger, all of them men and six of them military rulers.

The current head of state of Niger is Abdourahamane Tchiani, the president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), a military junta established following a coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, on 26 July 2023; additionally, Tchiani was formally sworn in as president of the republic on 26 March 2025, for the term of five years.