(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)
| Tenure
| Incumbent
| Notes
|
| 24 September 1973 to 14 November 1980 | Luís de Almeida Cabral, Chairman of the Council of State |
|
| 14 November 1980 to 14 May 1984 | João Bernardo Vieira, Chairman of the Council of the Revolution | 1st Term
|
| 14 May 1984 to 16 May 1984 | Senhora Carmen Pereira , President of the National People's Assembly |
|
| 16 May 1984 to 29 September 1994 | João Bernardo Vieira, Chairman of the Council of State | 2nd Term
|
| 29 September 1994 to 7 May 1999 | João Bernardo Vieira, President |
|
| 7 May 1999 to 14 May 1999 | Ansumane Mané , Commander of the Military Junta |
|
| 14 May 1999 to 17 February 2000 | Malam Bacai Sanhá , acting President |
|
| 17 February 2000 to 14 September 2003 | Kumba Ialá, President |
|
| 14 September 2003 to 28 September 2003 | Veríssimo Correia Seabra, interim President |
|
| 28 September 2003 to present | Henrique Rosa, interim President |
|
See also