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List of Prime Ministers of Italy

This list showcases the Prime Ministers of Italy, highlighting the leaders who have shaped the country's political landscape. From historical figures to contemporary politicians, each name represents a significant chapter in Italy's governance.

33 itemsUpdated Mar 13, 2026

This chronological list documents all 31 individuals who have held this office. It includes their terms of service and key biographical details, compiled from verified historical records.

#	Name	End Date	Start Date
1	Alcide De Gasperi Italian politician and founder of the Christian Democratic Party (1881-1954)	Feb 2, 1947	Jul 14, 1946
2	Giuseppe Pella Italian politician (1902-1981)	Jan 18, 1954	Aug 17, 1953
3	Amintore Fanfani Italian politician statesman (1908–1999)	Feb 10, 1954	Jan 18, 1954
4	Mario Scelba Italian politician (1901–1991)	Jul 6, 1955	Feb 10, 1954
5	Antonio Segni 4th President of Italy (1891-1972)	May 19, 1957	Jul 6, 1955
6	Adone Zoli Italian politician (1887-1960)	Jul 1, 1958	May 19, 1957
7	Fernando Tambroni Prime Minister of Italy (1901-1963)	Jul 26, 1960	Mar 25, 1960
8	Giovanni Leone 6th President of Italy (1908-2001)	Dec 4, 1963	Jun 21, 1963
9	Aldo Moro Italian politician (1916-1978)	Jul 22, 1964	Dec 4, 1963
10	Mariano Rumor Italian politician (1915-1990)	Aug 5, 1969	Dec 12, 1968
11	Emilio Colombo Italian Prime Minister, politician (1920-2013)	Feb 17, 1972	Aug 6, 1970
12	Giulio Andreotti Italian politician and statesman (1919–2013)	Jun 26, 1973	Feb 17, 1972
13	Francesco Cossiga 8th President of Italy (1928-2010)	Apr 4, 1980	Aug 4, 1979
14	Arnaldo Forlani Italian politician (1925–2023)	Jun 28, 1981	Oct 18, 1980
15	Giovanni Spadolini 45th Prime Minister of Italy (1925-1994)	Aug 23, 1982	Jun 28, 1981
16	Bettino Craxi Italian politician (1934–2000)	Aug 1, 1986	Aug 4, 1983
17	Giovanni Goria Italian politician (1943–1994)	Apr 13, 1988	Jul 28, 1987
18	Ciriaco De Mita Italian politician (1928–2022)	Jul 22, 1989	Apr 13, 1988
19	Giuliano Amato Italian politician (born 1938)	Apr 28, 1993	Jun 28, 1992
20	Carlo Azeglio Ciampi President of Italy from 1999 to 2006	May 10, 1994	Apr 28, 1993
21	Silvio Berlusconi Italian politician and media tycoon (1936–2023)	Jan 17, 1995	May 10, 1994
22	Lamberto Dini Italian economist, politician	May 18, 1996	Jan 17, 1995
23	Romano Prodi Italian politician and economist (born 1939)	Oct 21, 1998	May 17, 1996
24	Massimo D'Alema Italian politician (born 1949)	Dec 22, 1999	Oct 21, 1998
25	Mario Monti Italian economist and politician (1943-)	Apr 28, 2013	Nov 16, 2011
26	Enrico Letta Italian politician	Feb 21, 2014	Apr 28, 2013
27	Matteo Renzi Italian politician (born 1975)	Dec 12, 2016	Feb 22, 2014
28	Paolo Gentiloni Italian politician (born 1954)	Jun 1, 2018	Dec 12, 2016
29	Giuseppe Conte Prime Minister of Italy from 2018 to 2021	Feb 13, 2021	Jun 1, 2018
30	Mario Draghi Italian economist, academic, banker and politician; former prime minister of Italy	Oct 22, 2022	Feb 13, 2021
31	Giorgia Meloni Prime Minister of Italy since 2022	—	Oct 22, 2022
32	Giovanni Giolitti	—	—
33	Francesco Crispi	—	—