List of Presidents of Malta: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Malta from 1974 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 Malta, former leaders, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Malta: Myriam Spiteri Debono (in office since 2024).

Presidents of Malta in order, with years in office

Anthony Mamo

Served: 1974–1976

First president of the Republic of Malta.

Anton Buttigieg

Served: 1976–1981

President from December 1976 to December 1981.

Albert Hyzler

Served: 1981–1982 (acting)

Acted as head of state from December 1981 to February 1982.

Agatha Barbara

Served: 1982–1987

First woman president of Malta.

Paul Xuereb

Served: 1987–1989 (interim)

Interim president for about two years until Censu Tabone took office.

Censu Tabone

Served: 1989–1994

Nationalist Party president.

Ugo Mifsud Bonnici

Served: 1994–1999

Nationalist Party president.

Guido de Marco

Served: 1999–2004

Former deputy prime minister and foreign minister; he was President of the UN General Assembly in 1990.

Eddie Fenech Adami

Served: 2004–2009

Nationalist Party president.

George Abela

Served: 2009–2014

Labour Party president.

Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca

Served: 2014–2019

Labour Party president.

George Vella

Served: 2019–2024

Labour Party president.

Myriam Spiteri Debono

Served: 2024–present

Notary who took office on 4 April 2024 as Malta's third woman president; her term ends on 4 April 2029.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Malta

Who is the current president of Malta?

The current president of Malta is Myriam Spiteri Debono, in office since 2024.

Who were the previous presidents of Malta?

The presidents and heads of state of Malta listed on this page, in order, are: Anthony Mamo, Anton Buttigieg, Albert Hyzler, Agatha Barbara, Paul Xuereb, Censu Tabone, Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, Guido de Marco, Eddie Fenech Adami, George Abela, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, George Vella, Myriam Spiteri Debono.

Who was the first president of Malta?

Anthony Mamo was the first president of Malta, in office 1974–1976.

Sources: Archontology.org, Malta: Heads of State (1974–); Wikipedia, List of heads of state of Malta; Times of Malta and Guide Me Malta (checked Nov 2026). Presidents of the Republic since 1974, with acting and interim presidents labelled.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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