List of presidents of the Marshall Islands
| President of the Marshall Islands | |
|---|---|
| Būreejtōn in M̧ajeļ (Marshallese) | |
Seal of Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands | |
since 3 January 2024 | |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Marshall Islands |
| Inaugural holder | Amata Kabua |
| Formation | 17 November 1979 |
| Deputy | Minister in Assistance to the President of Marshall Islands |
| Salary | US$60,000 annually |
The following is a list of presidents of the Marshall Islands, since the establishment of that office in 1979. The president of the Republic of the Marshall Islands is the head of state and government of the Marshall Islands. The President is elected by the Nitijeļā (Legislature) from among its members. Presidents pick cabinet members from the Nitijeļā.
Amata Kabua was elected as the first President of the Republic in 1979. Subsequently, he was re-elected to four-year terms in 1983, 1987, 1991, and 1996. After Amata Kabua's death in office, his first cousin, Imata Kabua, won a special election in 1997. Casten Nemra, who was elected and took office in January 2016, was replaced by Hilda Heine one week later. The Marshallese president, David Kabua, is the son of Amata Kabua. The current Marshallese president is Hilda Heine.