Prime Minister of Albania

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The prime minister of Albania,Template:Efn officially the prime minister of the Republic of Albania,Template:Efn is the head of government of Albania. The office of the prime minister is a core institution in the politics of Albania formed after the Albanian declaration of independence on 28 November 1912. Since that time, the nation has navigated a dynamic political evolution spanning distinct periods, encompassing a monarchy, a communist regime and the eventual democratic order. In 1912, Ismail Qemali was inaugurated as the first prime minister of Albania, guiding the nation toward sovereignty amidst the complex conditions in the Balkans. In 1944, Enver Hoxha implemented a radical change in government, transforming Albania into an authoritarian and isolationist communist regime. In 1991, the nation transitioned into a democracy that marked a notable shift, when Fatos Nano emerged as the first post-communist prime minister of Albania.

The office of the prime minister is defined by the constitution of Albania. The appointment begins with general elections, during which parties or political coalitions nominate candidates for the parliament. The leader of the party with the most parliamentary seats becomes a contender for the office of the prime minister. After the results are certified, the president invites the majority leader to propose a prime ministerial candidate who must secure a majority from the parliament for selection. Once selected, the prime minister-elect is mandated to partake in a formal oath-taking ceremony presided over by the president. The prime minister is in charge of forming and guiding the council of ministers, presenting the nation's integral policies and coordinating government institutions. Located in Tirana, the Kryeministria is the official workplace of the prime minister and holds a crucial role in facilitating their duties and those of the council. Since September 2013, Edi Rama from the Albanian Socialist Party has served as prime minister.

History

1912–1990

Following the declaration of independence on 28 November 1912, the establishment of the office of the prime minister became an integral part of the constitutional framework of Albania.[1] Amidst the formative period characterised by tumultuous political and regional conflicts, a series of distinguished ministers assumed the position, each confronted with distinct challenges that left a lasting impact on Albanian politics. Ismail Qemali occupied the mantle of the first prime minister and directed the Albanian people toward the realisation of Independent Albania.[2] Subsequently, during their respective tenures as prime ministers from 1914 to 1920, Turhan Përmeti and Esad Toptani were instrumental in directing Albania through the challenges of World War I.[3] This period was marked by their dedication to preserving the nation's independence in the face of shifting alliances and external interventions.[4] Similarly, the emergence of Ilias Vrioni as prime minister in 1920 occurred in the aftermath of World War I, and Vrioni addressed border disputes with the backing of several major Western nations that guaranteed Albania's sovereignty within the boundaries formed in 1913.[5] Following these developments, Ahmet Zogu served as prime minister in 1922, concentrating on centralising power, modernising the economy and attracting foreign investments.[6] In 1924, Fan Noli's brief tenure saw the introduction of sweeping reforms, including initiatives in education and land distribution aimed at reshaping the socio-economic landscape, alongside the establishment of the Albanian Orthodox Church.[7] Zogu returned as prime minister for a second term in 1925 and further solidified his influence, ultimately transitioning the nation into a monarchy in 1928, with himself as king.[8]

With the global crisis of the Great Depression, Albania grappled with significant economic and financial challenges from 1930 to 1939. The government was tasked with stabilising the economy and fostering socio-economic growth. During this period, a succession of prime ministers, including Kostaq Kotta, Pandeli Evangjeli and Mehdi Frashëri, led the nation. Amid World War II, despite declaring neutrality, Albania was invaded by Italy.[9] Prime Ministers of the era, including Shefqet Vërlaci and Mustafa Merlika-Kruja, assumed significant roles in navigating the challenges posed by foreign occupation. In 1943, Germany occupied the nation, leading to the brief prime ministerial tenures of Rexhep Mitrovica, Fiqri Dine and Ibrahim Biçakçiu during the occupation.[10] With the conclusion of World War II in Albania, the nation entered an unprecedented transformative phase under the leadership of Enver Hoxha, who acceded to the mantle of prime minister in 1944. Hoxha's tenure was marked by a commitment to Marxism–Leninism, resulting in the establishment of the People's Republic of Albania in 1946.Template:Sfn The regime faced multifaceted challenges, encompassing widespread poverty, illiteracy, healthcare crises, and gender inequality.[11][12] In response, Hoxha initiated a comprehensive modernisation effort aimed at achieving economic and social progress and transitioning Albania into an industrialised society.Template:Sfn Mehmet Shehu served as a prominent figure in Hoxha's government, holding the position of prime minister for a significant part of the communist period, from 1954 to 1981.[13] He played an essential part in implementing the government's policies and exerting influence over the nation's direction.[14] Adil Çarçani succeeded Shehu as prime minister and maintained the position for nine years, maintaining Albania's isolationist stance in external affairs and alignment with the Eastern Bloc countries.[15]

1991–present

After the fall of communism, the office of the prime minister of Albania was restored and a democratic order was established.[16] Responding to widespread protests in December 1990, the government of Ramiz Alia of the Party of Labour granted its approval for the first multi-party elections in March 1991 and the subsequent elections in March 1992.Template:Sfn This resulted in the legal recognition of the opposition Democratic Party and paved the way for the admission of other political parties, including the Socialist Party.Template:Sfn Subsequently, Fatos Nano emerged as the first post-communist prime minister on 22 February 1991. Nano prioritised the establishment of democratic institutions, the implementation of economic reforms and the reintegration of Albania into the international community.[17]Template:Sfn On 4 June 1991, Nano resigned from office due to political and social pressure, allowing Ylli Bufi and Vilson Ahmeti to assume the mantle for a short period, respectively.[18][19] During their tenures, Albania became a member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE).[20] Aleksandër Meksi became prime minister on 13 April 1992 following the Democratic Party's victory in elections in March.[21] His cabinet was dedicated to further advancing democratic and economic development and strengthening Albania's international connections.[22]Template:Sfn[23] This commitment culminated to the nation's accession to the Council of Europe (CoE) in July 1995.[24] However, the tenure of Meksi faced criticism for what some perceived as an increasingly authoritarian approach and allegations of corruption.[25] One of the most notable events during his rule was the outbreak of the 1997 Albanian civil unrest that resulted in a humanitarian crisis and an international intervention.[26]

Following the departure of Meksi on 25 March 1997, Bashkim Fino emerged as prime minister with a commitment to holding early elections in June.[27][28] Fatos Nano secured his second term as prime minister but faced several challenges, notably in assembling a cabinet, which led to his resignation.[29] Pandeli Majko succeeded Nano as prime minister on 28 September 1998 and focused on the preservation of public order and the fight against corruption and organised crime.[30][31][32][33] His cabinet garnered approval for a new constitution through a referendum in November 1998, all amidst continued instability in, and a large influx of refugees from, Albanian-speaking Kosovo.[34][33][35] With the resignation of Majko on 29 October 1999, Ilir Meta emerged as prime minister and served until his resignation on 29 January 2002.[36][37][38] Following Majko's return for his second term on 7 February 2002, Nano assumed the mantle for his third term as prime minister until 3 July 2005.[39][40] In the July 2005 elections, Sali Berisha emerged as prime minister with a dedication to sustainable economic development and advancing Albania toward European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership.[41] The tenure of Berisha achieved a major milestone when the nation secured NATO membership in April 2009.[42][43] However, his leadership was marred by increasing allegations of corruption, misappropriation of public funds and interference in public processes.[44] Edi Rama occupied the role as prime minister for three consecutive terms following his party's victory in the July 2013 elections.[45][46] Under his guidance, Albania achieved consistent economic growth and made continuous progress toward EU membership through a series of reforms aimed at socio-economic revitalisation, reinforcement of the rule of law, enhancement of the judicial system and transparency in governance.[45][46][47]

Appointment

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The process of selecting the prime minister of Albania begins with the conducting of general elections, in which the members of the parliament are elected through a proportional representation system for four-year terms.[48][49] Political parties or coalitions nominate their candidates for the members of parliament.[50] The leader of the party or coalition which secures the most seats in the parliament emerges as a contender for the role of the prime minister.Template:Sfn Once the election results receive official certification, the president extends an invitation to the leader of the party or coalition with the parliamentary majority, urging them to propose a candidate for the position.Template:Sfn The nominated candidate subsequently seeks approval from the parliament, with the members of the parliament casting their votes either in favor or against the proposed candidate.Template:Sfn The candidate must garner a majority of affirmative votes to secure appointment, thereby confirming their selection as the prime minister.Template:Sfn In the event that the appointed prime minister does not secure approval from the parliament, a 10-day window is provided for the president to nominate a new candidate.Template:Sfn If, once more, the parliament does not endorse this subsequent nominee, it is granted an additional 10-day period to designate an alternative prime minister.Template:Sfn If the parliament remains unable to successfully elect a new prime minister within these defined timeframes, the president retains the prerogative to dissolve the parliament.Template:Sfn

Before assuming the office, the prime minister-elect is mandated to partake in a formal oath-taking ceremony presided over by the president.Template:Sfn The ceremony, conducted in compliance with the guidelines of the constitution, marks the commencement of the minister's official functions. During the oath, the prime minister affirms their allegiance to the constitution and laws, making a commitment to fulfill the functions of their office and prioritise the welfare of the Albanian people:Template:Sfn

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English: I swear that I will obey to the Constitution and laws of the nation, that I will respect the rights and freedoms of citizens, protect the independence of the Republic of Albania, and I will serve the general interest and the progress of the Albanian people. May God help me!

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Functions

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Located at Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard in Tirana, the Script error: No such module "Lang". operates as the official workplace of the prime minister and assumes a central role in facilitating the functions of the prime minister and the council of ministers.[51][52]Template:Sfn According to the constitution, the office of the prime minister holds an integral position in the executive arm of government as the head of government.[53] One of the core functions of the prime minister is to form and lead the council of ministers, which include the deputy prime minister and several other ministers. The prime minister selects the members of the council and proposes their appointments for approval by the president.Template:Sfn The prime minister is also entrusted with the duty of formulating and presenting the principal general policies of the nation. This task involves ensuring the implementation of legislation endorsed by the council of ministers.Template:Sfn Further to these core functions, the prime minister takes on the office of coordinating and supervising the work of both the council and other significant institutions of the government. This ensures the efficient operation of the framework of the government, the resolution of potential conflicts among ministers, the issuance of necessary instructions and an overall contribution to the efficient administration of government functions.Template:Sfn

The prime minister has the ability to propose a motion of confidence to the parliament, focusing on significant matters related to bill or decision approval.Template:Sfn This motion cannot involve investigations, appointments, immunity or parliamentary functioning. The duration of debate is determined by the conference of chairpersons, with a minimum of 3 minutes per deputy. Voting occurs after at least 3 days from the presentation of the motion.Template:Sfn If the motion fails, the prime minister can request the dissolution of the parliament within 48 hours, with the president dissolving parliament within 10 days of the request. Importantly, a motion of confidence cannot be proposed during the consideration of a motion of no confidence.Template:Sfn When the prime minister is absent or incapacitated, the deputy prime minister assumes the role of second-in-command to maintain the uninterrupted functioning of the government.[52] Their appointment and dismissal are determined by the council of ministers based on the recommendation of the prime minister.[54]

List

List of prime ministers of Albania[55][56]
No. Portrait Name Term Party Government Ref.
Start End Duration
File:Flag of the Provisional Government of Albania (1912–1914).svg Independent Albania (1912Template:Spaced ndash1914)
1 Photograph Ismail Qemali
(1844Template:Spaced ndash1919)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Ismail Qemali (nënshkrim).svg 		4 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1912 		22 JanuaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1914 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". rowspan="2" style="background:Template:Party color;" | Independent Provisional [57][58][59]
– Photograph International Control Commission 22 JanuaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1914 		14 MarchScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1914 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Members [60][61]
File:Flag of Albania (1914-1920).svg Principality of Albania (1914Template:Spaced ndash1925)
2 Photograph Turhan Përmeti
(1846Template:Spaced ndash1927)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Turhan Pasha (nënshkrim).svg 		14 MarchScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1914 		3 SeptemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1914 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". rowspan="9" style="background:Template:Party color;" | Independent Përmeti
(I and II) 		[62]
3 Photograph Essad Toptani
(1863Template:Spaced ndash1920)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Esad Toptani2 (nënshkrim).svg 		5 OctoberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1914 		27 JanuaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1916 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toptani [63]
– Photograph Turhan Përmeti
(1846Template:Spaced ndash1927)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Turhan Pasha (nënshkrim).svg 		25 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1918 		29 JanuaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1920 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Përmeti III [64]
4 Photograph Sulejman Delvina
(1884Template:Spaced ndash1933)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Sulejman Delvina (nënshkrim).svg 		30 JanuaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1920 		14 NovemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1920 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Delvinal [65]
5 Photograph Ilias Vrioni
(1882Template:Spaced ndash1932)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Ilias Vrioni (nënshkrim).svg 		15 NovemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1920 		16 OctoberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1921 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Vrioni
(I and II) 		[66]
6 Photograph Pandeli Evangjeli
(1859Template:Spaced ndash1949)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Pandeli Evangjeli (nënshkrim).svg 		16 OctoberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1921 		6 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1921 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Evangjeli [67]
7 Photograph Qazim Koculi
(1887Template:Spaced ndash1943)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Qazim Koculi (nënshkrim).svg 		6 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1921 		6 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1921 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Koculi [68]
8 Photograph Hasan Prishtina
(1873Template:Spaced ndash1933)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Hasan Prishtina (nënshkrim).svg 		7 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1921 		12 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1921 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Prishtina [69]
9 Photograph Idhomen Kosturi
(1873Template:Spaced ndash1943)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Idhomen Kosturi (nënshkrim).svg 		12 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1921 		24 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1921 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kosturi [70]
10 Photograph Xhafer Ypi
(1880Template:Spaced ndash1940)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Xhafer Ypi (nënshkrim).svg 		24 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1921 		2 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1922 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". style="background:Template:Party color;" | Popular Ypi [71]
11 Photograph Ahmet Zogu
(1895Template:Spaced ndash1961)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Zogu (nënshkrim).svg 		2 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1922 		25 FebruaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1924 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". style="background:Template:Party color;" | Conservative Zogu [72]
12 Photograph Shefqet Vërlaci
(1877Template:Spaced ndash1946)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Shefqet Vërlaci (nënshkrim).svg 		3 MarchScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1924 		27 MayScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1924 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Progressive Vërlaci [73]
– Photograph Ilias Vrioni
(1882Template:Spaced ndash1932)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Ilias Vrioni (nënshkrim).svg 		31 MayScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1924 		10 JuneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1924 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". style="background:Template:Party color;" | Independent Vrioni III [74]
13 Photograph Fan Noli
(1882Template:Spaced ndash1965)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Fan Noli (nënshkrim).svg 		16 JuneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1924 		24 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1924 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". style="background:Template:Party color;" | Liberal Noli
File:Flag of Albania (1920–1926).svg Albanian Republic (1925Template:Spaced ndash1928)Template:Efn
– Photograph Ahmet Zogu
(1895Template:Spaced ndash1961)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Zogu (nënshkrim).svg 		6 JanuaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1925 		31 JanuaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1925 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". style="background:Template:Party color;" | Conservative Zogu II [75]
File:Flag of Albania (1934–1939).svg Albanian Kingdom (1928Template:Spaced ndash1939)
14 Photograph Kostaq Kotta
(1886Template:Spaced ndash1947)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Kostaq Kotta (nënshkrim).svg 		5 SeptemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1928 		5 MarchScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1930 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". rowspan="4" style="background:Template:Party color;" | Independent Kotta [76]
– Photograph Pandeli Evangjeli
(1859Template:Spaced ndash1949)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Pandeli Evangjeli (nënshkrim).svg 		6 MarchScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1930 		16 OctoberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1935 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Evangjeli
(II, III and IV) 		[77]
15 Photograph Mehdi Frashëri
(1872Template:Spaced ndash1963)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Mehdi Frashëri (nënshkrim).svg 		21 OctoberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1935 		7 NovemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1936 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frashëri [78]
– Photograph Kostaq Kotta
(1886Template:Spaced ndash1947)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Kostaq Kotta (nënshkrim).svg 		9 NovemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1936 		7 AprilScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1939 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kotta II [79]
File:Flag of Albania (1939-1943).svg Italian Albania (1939Template:Spaced ndash1943)
– Photograph Shefqet Vërlaci
(1877Template:Spaced ndash1946)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Shefqet Vërlaci (nënshkrim).svg 		12 AprilScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1939 		3 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1941 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". rowspan="5" style="background:Template:Party color;" | Fascist Vërlaci II [80]
16 Photograph Mustafa Merlika-Kruja
(1887Template:Spaced ndash1958)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Mustafa Kruja (nënshkrim).svg 		4 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1941 		4 JanuaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1943 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Merlika-Kruja [81]
17 Photograph Ekrem Libohova
(1882Template:Spaced ndash1948)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Ekrem Libohova (nënshkrim).svg 		18 JanuaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1943 		11 FebruaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1943 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Libohova [82]
18 Photograph Maliq Bushati
(1890Template:Spaced ndash1946)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Maliq Bushati (nënshkrim).svg 		12 FebruaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1943 		28 AprilScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1943 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bushati [83]
– Photograph Ekrem Libohova
(1882Template:Spaced ndash1948)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Ekrem Libohova (nënshkrim).svg 		11 MayScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1943 		10 SeptemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1943 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Libohova II [84]
File:Flag of Albania (1943–1944).svg German occupation of Albania (1943Template:Spaced ndash1944)
19 Photograph Rexhep Mitrovica
(1887Template:Spaced ndash1967)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Rexhep Mitrovica (nënshkrim).svg 		5 NovemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1943 		16 JuneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1944 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". rowspan="3" style="background:Template:Party color;" | National Front Mitrovica [85]
20 Photograph Fiqri Dine
(1897Template:Spaced ndash1960)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Fiqiri Dine (nënshkrim).svg 		18 JulyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1944 		29 AugustScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1944 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dine [86]
21 Photograph Ibrahim Biçakçiu
(1905Template:Spaced ndash1977)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Ibrahim Biçakçiu (nënshkrim).svg 		29 AugustScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1944 		20 OctoberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1944 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Biçaku [87]
File:Flag of Albania (1946-1992).svg People's Socialist Republic of Albania (1944Template:Spaced ndash1991)
22 Photograph Enver Hoxha
(1908Template:Spaced ndash1985)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Enver Hoxha (signature).svg 		20 OctoberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1944 		19 JulyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1954 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". rowspan="3" style="background:Template:Party color;" | Labour Hoxha
(I, II and III) 		[88]
23 Photograph Mehmet Shehu
(1913Template:Spaced ndash1981)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Mehmet Shehu (nënshkrim).svg 		19 JulyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1954 		17 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1981 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Shehu
(I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII) 		[89][90]
24 Photograph Adil Çarçani
(1922Template:Spaced ndash1997)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Adil Çarçani (nënshkrim).svg 		18 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1982 		22 FebruaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1991 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Çarçani
(I, II and III) 		[91]
File:Flag of Albania.svg Republic of Albania (1991Template:Spaced ndashpresent)
25 Photograph Fatos Nano
(1952 – 2025)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Fatos Nano (nënshkrim).svg 		22 FebruaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1991 		4 JuneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1991 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". rowspan="3" style="background:Template:Party color;" | Socialist Nano
(I and II) 		[92]
26 Photograph Ylli Bufi
(born 1948)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Ylli Bufi (nënshkrim).svg 		5 JuneScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1991 		10 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1991 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stability [93]
27 Photograph Vilson Ahmeti
(born 1951)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Vilson Ahmeti (nënshkrim).svg 		10 DecemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1991 		4 AprilScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1992 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ahmeti [94]
28 Photograph Aleksandër Meksi
(born 1939)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Aleksandër Meksi (nënshkrim).svg 		13 AprilScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1992 		25 MarchScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1997 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". style="background:Template:Party color;" | Democrat Meksi
(I and II) 		[95]
29 Photograph Bashkim Fino
(1962Template:Spaced ndash2021)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Bashkim Fino (nënshkrim).svg 		13 MarchScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1997 		25 JulyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1997 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". rowspan="6" style="background:Template:Party color;" | Socialist Fino [96]
– Photograph Fatos Nano
(1952 – 2025)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Fatos Nano (nënshkrim).svg 		25 JulyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1997 		28 SeptemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1998 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nano III [97]
30 Photograph Pandeli Majko
(born 1967)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Pandeli Majko (nënshkrim).svg 		28 SeptemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1998 		29 OctoberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1999 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Majko [98]
31 Photograph Ilir Meta
(born 1969)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Ilir Meta (nënshkrim).svg 		29 OctoberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1999 		29 JanuaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2002 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Meta
(I and II) 		[99]
– Photograph Pandeli Majko
(born 1967)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Pandeli Majko (nënshkrim).svg 		7 FebruaryScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2002 		24 JulyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2002 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Majko II [100]
– Photograph Fatos Nano
(1952 – 2025)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Fatos Nano (nënshkrim).svg 		24 JulyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2002 		8 SeptemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2005 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nano IV [101]
32 Photograph Sali Berisha
(born 1944)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Sali Berisha (nënshkrim).svg 		8 SeptemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2005 		11 SeptemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2013 		Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". style="background:Template:Party color;" | Democrat Berisha
(I and II) 		[102]
33 Photograph Edi Rama
(born 1964)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
File:Edi Rama2 (nënshkrim).svg 		11 SeptemberScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2013 		Incumbent Script error: No such module "age".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". style="background:Template:Party color;" | Socialist Rama
(I, II, III and IV) 		[103]

Timeline

This is a graphical lifespan timeline of the heads of government of Albania. They are listed in order of first assuming office.

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Define $today = 09/05/2026

Colors = 

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id:Ind  value:rgb(0.8,0.8,0.8)       legend:Independent
id:Pop  value:rgb(0.518,0.749,0.498) legend:Popular_Party
id:CP   value:rgb(0,0.53,0.86)       legend:Conservative_Party
id:Prog value:rgb(1,0.502,0.502)     legend:Progressive_Party
id:PP   value:rgb(0.95,0.85,0.39)    legend:People's_Party
id:PFSH value:rgb(0.2,0.2,0.2)       legend:Fascist_Party
id:BK   value:rgb(0.45,0.35,0.31)    legend:Balli_Kombëtar
id:PPSH value:rgb(0.94,0.29,0.18)    legend:Party_of_Labour_of_Albania
id:PS   value:rgb(0.36,0.08,0.71)    legend:Socialist_Party_of_Albania
id:PD   value:rgb(0,0.32,0.61)       legend:Democratic_Party_of_Albania

 id:gray1  value:gray(0.85)
 id:gray2  value:gray(0.95)

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 text:"Political party:"

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bar:Permeti
bar:Toptani
bar:Delvina
bar:Vrioni
bar:Evangjeli
bar:Koculi
bar:Prishtina
bar:Kosturi
bar:Ypi
bar:Zogu
bar:Verlaci
bar:Noli
bar:Kotta
bar:Frasheri
bar:Kruja
bar:Libohova
bar:Bushati
bar:Mitrovica
bar:Dine
bar:Bicakciu
bar:Hoxha
bar:Shehu 
bar:Carcani 
bar:Nano 
bar:Bufi 
bar:Ahmeti 
bar:Meksi 
bar:Fino 
bar:Majko 
bar:Meta
bar:Berisha 
bar:Rama

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 from: 28/11/1912 till: 22/01/1914 color:Ind  text:"Ismail Qemali"
bar:Permeti
 from: 14/03/1914 till: 03/09/1914 color:Ind
 from: 25/12/1918 till: 29/01/1920 color:Ind  text:"Turhan Përmeti"
bar:Toptani
 from: 05/10/1914 till: 27/02/1916 color:Ind  text:"Essad Toptani"
bar:Delvina
 from: 30/01/1920 till: 14/11/1920 color:Ind  text:"Sulejman Delvina"
bar:Vrioni
 from: 15/11/1920 till: 16/10/1921 color:Ind
 from: 31/05/1924 till: 10/06/1924 color:Ind  text:"Ilias Vrioni"
bar:Evangjeli
 from: 16/10/1921 till: 06/12/1921 color:Ind
 from: 06/03/1930 till: 16/10/1935 color:Ind  text:"Pandeli Evangjeli"
bar:Koculi
 from: 06/12/1921 till: 06/12/1921 color:Ind  text:"Qazim Koculi"
bar:Prishtina 
 from: 07/12/1921 till: 12/12/1921 color:Ind  text:"Hasan Prishtina"
bar:Kosturi
 from: 12/12/1921 till: 24/12/1921 color:Ind  text:"Idhomen Kosturi"
bar:Ypi
 from: 24/12/1921 till: 02/12/1922 color:Pop  text:"Xhafer Ypi"
bar:Zogu
 from: 02/12/1922 till: 25/02/1924 color:CP
 from: 06/01/1925 till: 31/01/1925 color:CP   text:"Ahmet Zogu"
bar:Verlaci
 from: 03/03/1924 till: 27/05/1924 color:Prog
 from: 12/04/1939 till: 03/12/1941 color:PFSH text:"Shefqet Vërlaci"
bar:Noli
 from: 16/06/1924 till: 24/12/1924 color:PP   text:"Fan Noli"
bar:Kotta
 from: 05/09/1928 till: 05/03/1930 color:Ind
 from: 09/11/1936 till: 07/04/1939 color:Ind  text:"Kostaq Kotta"
bar:Frasheri
 from: 21/10/1935 till: 07/11/1936 color:Ind  text:"Mehdi Frashëri"
bar:Kruja
 from: 04/12/1941 till: 04/01/1943 color:PFSH text:"Mustafa Merlika-Kruja"
bar:Libohova
 from: 18/01/1943 till: 11/02/1943 color:PFSH
 from: 11/05/1943 till: 10/09/1943 color:PFSH text:"Ekrem Libohova"
bar:Bushati
 from: 12/02/1943 till: 28/04/1943 color:PFSH text:"Maliq Bushati"
bar:Mitrovica
 from: 05/11/1943 till: 16/06/1944 color:BK   text:"Rexhep Mitrovica"
bar:Dine
 from: 18/07/1944 till: 29/08/1944 color:BK   text:"Fiqri Dine"
bar:Bicakciu
 from: 29/08/1944 till: 20/10/1944 color:BK   text:"Ibrahim Biçakçiu"
bar:Hoxha
 from: 20/10/1944 till: 19/07/1954 color:PPSH text:"Enver Hoxha"
bar:Shehu
 from: 19/07/1954 till: 17/12/1981 color:PPSH text:"Mehmet Shehu"
bar:Carcani
 from: 18/12/1981 till: 22/02/1991 color:PPSH text:"Adil Çarçani"
bar:Nano
 from: 22/02/1991 till: 04/06/1991 color:PS
 from: 25/07/1997 till: 28/09/1998 color:PS
 from: 24/07/2002 till: 08/09/2005 color:PS   text:"Fatos Nano"
bar:Bufi
 from: 04/06/1991 till: 10/12/1991 color:PS   text:"Ylli Bufi"
bar:Ahmeti
 from: 10/12/1991 till: 04/04/1992 color:PS   text:"Vilson Ahmeti"
bar:Meksi
 from: 13/04/1992 till: 25/03/1997 color:PD   text:"Aleksandër Meksi"
bar:Fino 
 from: 13/03/1997 till: 25/07/1997 color:PS   text:"Bashkim Fino"
bar:Majko
 from: 28/09/1998 till: 29/10/1999 color:PS
 from: 07/02/2002 till: 24/07/2002 color:PS   text:"Pandeli Majko"
bar:Meta
 from: 29/10/1999 till: 29/01/2002 color:PS   text:"Ilir Meta"
bar:Berisha
 from: 08/09/2005 till: 11/09/2013 color:PD   text:"Sali Berisha"
bar:Rama
 from: 11/09/2013 till: $today     color:PS   text:"Edi Rama"

</timeline>

The following chart lists heads of government by lifespan (living heads of government on the green line), with the years outside of their tenure in beige. Heads of government with an unknown birth date or death date are shown with only their tenure or their earlier or later life.

<timeline> Define $width = 1000 # 2.78 pixels per year ($end - $start) × 2.78 Define $warning = 880 # $width - 120 Define $height = 1000 # 34 × 25 + 150 Define $footnote = 600 # $width - 400

Define $dy = -5 # shift text to button side of bar Define $start = 01/01/1840 # Just before eldest (Qemali) was born Define $end = 01/01/2030 # Next 5-year multiple after this year Define $now = 09/05/2026

DateFormat = dd/mm/yyyy

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    id:lighttext       value:rgb(0.5, 0.5, 0.5)
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    id:MONARCH         value:rgb(0.67, 0.67, 0.67) Legend: Monarch
    id:INDEPENDENT     value:rgb(0.7, 0.7, 0.7) Legend: Independent
    id:PPoSh           value:rgb(0.52, 0.75, 0.5)  Legend: Popular_Party_of_Albania
    id:PKSh            value:rgb(0, 0.53, 0.86)    Legend: Conservative_Party_of_Albania
    id:PPrSh           value:rgb(1, 0.5, 0.5)      Legend: Progressive_Party_of_Albania
    id:PLSh            value:rgb(0.95, 0.85, 0.39) Legend: Liberal_Party_of_Albania
    id:PFSh            value:rgb(0.2, 0.2, 0.2)    Legend: Albanian_Fascist_Party
    id:BK              value:rgb(0.45, 0.35, 0.31) Legend: Balli_Kombëtar
    id:PPuSh            value:rgb(0.94, 0.29, 0.18) Legend: Party_of_Labour_of_Albania
    id:PSSh            value:rgb(0.37, 0.22, 0.58) Legend: Socialist_Party_of_Albania
    id:PDSh            value:rgb(0, 0.32, 0.61)    Legend: Democratic_Party_of_Albania
    id:NAME            value:rgb(0.15, 0.13, 0.05)
    id:TODAY           value:green

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   from:04/12/1912 till:22/01/1914
   color:LIFESPAN
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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:19/12/1846 till:14/03/1914 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Turhan Përmeti
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   color:LIFESPAN
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   from:29/01/1920 till:18/02/1927

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:01/01/1863 till:05/10/1914 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Essad Toptani
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   from:05/10/1914 till:27/01/1916
   color:LIFESPAN
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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:05/10/1871 till:30/01/1920 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Sulejman Delvina
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   from:30/01/1920 till:14/11/1920
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:14/11/1920 till:01/08/1932

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:01/01/1882 till:15/11/1920 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Ilias Vrioni
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   from:15/11/1920 till:16/10/1921
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:16/10/1921 till:31/05/1924
   color:INDEPENDENT
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   color:LIFESPAN
   from:10/06/1924 till:12/03/1932

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:06/01/1859 till:16/10/1921 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Pandeli Evangjeli
   color:INDEPENDENT
   from:16/10/1921 till:06/12/1921
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:06/12/1921 till:06/03/1930
   color:INDEPENDENT
   from:06/03/1930 till:16/10/1935
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:16/10/1935 till:14/09/1949

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:22/08/1887 till:06/12/1921 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Qazim Koculi
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   from:06/12/1921 till:06/12/1921
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:06/12/1921 till:02/01/1943

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:27/09/1873 till:07/12/1921 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Hasan Prishtina
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   from:07/12/1921 till:12/12/1921
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:12/12/1921 till:13/08/1933

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
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   from:12/12/1921 till:24/12/1921
   color:LIFESPAN
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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:12/01/1880 till:24/12/1921 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Xhafer Ypi
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   from:24/12/1921 till:02/12/1922
   color:LIFESPAN
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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
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   from:02/12/1922 till:25/02/1924
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:25/02/1924 till:06/01/1925
   color:PKSh
   from:06/01/1925 till:31/01/1925
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:31/01/1925 till:09/04/1961

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:15/12/1877 till:03/03/1924 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Shefqet Vërlaci
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   from:03/03/1924 till:27/05/1924
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:27/05/1924 till:12/04/1939
   color:PFSh
   from:12/04/1939 till:03/12/1941
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:03/12/1941 till:21/07/1946

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
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   from:16/06/1924 till:24/12/1924
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:24/12/1924 till:13/03/1965

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:05/05/1886 till:05/09/1928 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Kostaq Kotta
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   from:05/09/1928 till:05/03/1930
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:05/03/1930 till:09/11/1936
   color:INDEPENDENT
   from:09/11/1936 till:07/04/1939
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:07/04/1939 till:01/09/1947

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:28/02/1872 till:21/10/1935 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Mehdi Frashëri
   color:INDEPENDENT
   from:21/10/1935 till:07/11/1936
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:07/11/1936 till:25/05/1963

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:15/03/1887 till:04/12/1941 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Mustafa Merlika-Kruja
   color:PFSh
   from:04/12/1941 till:04/01/1943
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:04/01/1943 till:27/12/1958

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:24/02/1882 till:18/01/1943 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Ekrem Libohova
   color:PFSh
   from:18/01/1943 till:11/02/1943
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:11/02/1943 till:11/05/1943
   color:PFSh
   from:11/05/1943 till:10/09/1943
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:10/09/1943 till:07/06/1948

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:08/02/1890 till:12/02/1943 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Maliq Bushati
   color:PFSh
   from:12/02/1943 till:28/04/1943
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:28/04/1943 till:20/02/1946

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:15/01/1888 till:05/11/1943 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Rexhep Mitrovica
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   from:05/11/1943 till:16/06/1944
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:16/06/1944 till:21/05/1967

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:05/05/1897 till:18/07/1944 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Fiqri Dine
   color:BK
   from:18/07/1944 till:28/08/1944
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:28/08/1944 till:26/11/1960

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:10/09/1905 till:06/09/1944 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Ibrahim Biçakçiu
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   from:06/09/1944 till:25/10/1944
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:25/10/1944 till:04/01/1977

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:16/10/1908 till:10/11/1944 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Enver Hoxha
   color:PPuSh
   from:10/11/1944 till:20/07/1954
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:20/07/1954 till:11/04/1985

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:10/01/1913 till:20/07/1954 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Mehmet Shehu
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   from:20/07/1954 till:17/12/1981

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:05/05/1922 till:04/01/1982 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Adil Çarçani
   color:PPuSh
   from:04/01/1982 till:22/02/1991
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:22/02/1991 till:13/10/1997

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:16/09/1952 till:22/02/1991 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Fatos Nano
   color:PSSh
   from:22/02/1991 till:04/06/1991
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:04/06/1991 till:25/07/1997
   color:PSSh
   from:25/07/1997 till:28/09/1998
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:28/09/1998 till:24/07/2002
   color:PSSh
   from:24/07/2002 till:08/09/2005
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:08/09/2005 till:31/10/2025

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:25/05/1948 till:05/06/1991 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Ylli Bufi
   color:PSSh
   from:05/06/1991 till:10/12/1991
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:10/12/1991 till:$now

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:05/09/1951 till:10/12/1991 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Vilson Ahmeti
   color:PSSh
   from:10/12/1991 till:04/04/1992
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:04/04/1992 till:$now

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:08/03/1939 till:13/04/1992 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Aleksandër Meksi
   color:PDSh
   from:13/04/1992 till:25/03/1997
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:25/03/1997 till:$now

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:12/10/1962 till:13/03/1997 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Bashkim Fino
   color:PSSh
   from:13/03/1997 till:25/07/1997
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:25/07/1997 till:29/03/2021

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:15/11/1967 till:28/09/1998 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Pandeli Majko
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   from:28/09/1998 till:29/10/1999
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:29/10/1999 till:07/02/2002
   color:PSSh
   from:07/02/2002 till:24/07/2002
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:24/07/2002 till:$now

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:24/03/1969 till:29/10/1999 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Ilir Meta
   color:PSSh
   from:29/10/1999 till:29/01/2002
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:29/01/2002 till:$now

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:15/10/1944 till:08/09/2005 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Sali Berisha
   color:PDSh
   from:08/09/2005 till:11/09/2013
   color:LIFESPAN
   from:11/09/2013 till:$now

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   color:LIFESPAN align:center fontsize:M
   from:04/07/1964 till:11/09/2013 shift:(-0,$dy) textcolor:NAME text:Edi Rama
   color:PSSh
   from:11/09/2013 till:$now

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 textcolor:green
 pos:($warning,30)
 text:Updated 05/2026

TextData = 

 pos:(340,$height)
 fontsize:L
 textcolor:black
 text:"Lifespan of each Albanian head of government"
</timeline>

The following chart shows heads of government by their age (living heads of government in green), with the years of their tenure in blue. Heads of government with an unknown birth or death date are excluded. The vertical black line at 18 years indicates the minimum age to be a member of the Parliament of Albania—which is required to be prime minister—as of now.

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 id:pres  value:rgb(0,0,1) # blue
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See also

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