# List of presidents of Bolivia

The president of Bolivia is the head of state and head of government of Bolivia, directly elected to a five-year term by the Bolivian people. The officeholder leads the executive branch of the government and is the captain general of the Armed Forces of Bolivia.
Since the office was established in 1825, 65 men and 2 women have served as president. The first president, Simón Bolívar, was elected by the General Assembly of Deputies of the Province of Upper Peru. For purposes of numbering, members of jointly-ruling juntas and other governing bodies are not included in the official count of presidents, unless one member later assumed the presidency in their own right. Three presidents: Antonio José de Sucre, Germán Busch, and Hernán Siles Zuazo became, after a brief, non-consecutive, interim exercise of power, presidents for longer terms later. In these cases, they are numbered according to that second term. Therefore, Busch is counted as the 36th president, not the 35th, Siles Zuazo as the 46th instead of the 45th, etc.
The presidency of Pedro Blanco Soto, who was assassinated six days after taking office in 1828, was the shortest in Bolivian history. Evo Morales served the longest, over thirteen years, before resigning in 2019. He is the only president to have served more than two consecutive terms. José Miguel de Velasco and Víctor Paz Estenssoro each served for four terms. However, all of Velasco's were non-consecutive and two were in an acting capacity while Paz Estenssoro only served twice consecutively in 1960 and 1964.
Three presidents died in office, one of natural causes and two through tragic circumstances (Adolfo Ballivián, Germán Busch, and René Barrientos). Three were assassinated (Pedro Blanco Soto, Agustín Morales, and Gualberto Villarroel). The latter resigned mere hours before his death. Additionally, Manuel Antonio Sánchez and Pedro José de Guerra died of natural causes while exercising provisional presidential functions while eight former presidents were assassinated after leaving office (Antonio José de Sucre, Eusebio Guilarte, Manuel Isidoro Belzu, Jorge Córdova, Mariano Melgarejo, Hilarión Daza, José Manuel Pando, and Juan José Torres).
Five vice presidents assumed the presidency during a presidential term (José Luis Tejada Sorzano, Mamerto Urriolagoitía, Luis Adolfo Siles Salinas, Jorge Quiroga, and Carlos Mesa). Tejada Sorzano was the first to do so in 1934 while Quiroga was the only one to complete the term of their predecessor (Tejada Sorzano extended his mandate past the term of his predecessor).
22 presidents were deposed in 23 coups d'état (1839, 1841; twice, 1848; twice, 1857, 1861, 1864, 1871, 1876, 1879, 1920, 1936, 1937, 1943, 1964, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1978; twice, 1979, and 1980). Velasco was deposed twice in 1841 and December 1848. Additionally, the Council of Ministers of Hernando Siles Reyes was deposed in 1930. Three presidents were deposed by a civil war, a popular uprising, and a revolution. Transmissions of command from one de facto government to another de facto government occurred in seven cases (1841, 1946, 1965, 1966, 1981; twice, and 1982). Two special cases occurred in 1939 when Carlos Quintanilla was installed by the military after the death of Germán Busch and in 1951 when President Mamerto Urriolagoitía resigned in a self-coup in favor of a military junta. Two unconstitutional successions occurred in 1930 when Hernando Siles Reyes entrusted command to his council of ministers and 1934 when Daniel Salamanca was ousted in favor of his vice president, José Luis Tejada Sorzano. Finally, some supporters of Evo Morales claim that he was ousted by a coup d'état and that the presidency of Jeanine Áñez was an unconstitutional succession of power. However, this is disputed.
There are seven living former presidents. The most recent to die was Luis García Meza, on 29 April 2018.

## Presidents

Heads of state of the State of Upper Peru, or Republic of Bolívar (1825–1826) :
| Presidency | Presidency | Portrait | President | Party | Party | Designation | Government | Vice President | Vice President |
| From 6–11 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by José Mariano Serrano. | From 6–11 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by José Mariano Serrano. | From 6–11 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by José Mariano Serrano. | From 6–11 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by José Mariano Serrano. | From 6–11 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by José Mariano Serrano. | From 6–11 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by José Mariano Serrano. | From 6–11 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by José Mariano Serrano. | Legal acting | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 |
| From 11 to 12 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by Antonio José de Sucre. | From 11 to 12 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by Antonio José de Sucre. | From 11 to 12 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by Antonio José de Sucre. | From 11 to 12 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by Antonio José de Sucre. | From 11 to 12 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by Antonio José de Sucre. | From 11 to 12 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by Antonio José de Sucre. | From 11 to 12 August 1825, the presidency was fulfilled by Antonio José de Sucre. | Legal acting | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 |
| 1 | 12 August 1825 – 29 December 1825 Resigned | | Simón Bolívar (1783–1830) | | Independent | Elected by the General Assembly | Legal | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 |
| 2 | 29 December 1825 – 25 May 1826 Legal change | | Antonio José de Sucre (1795–1830) | | Independent | Received command from Bolívar | Legal (29 Dec. 1825) | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 |
| Presidents of the Bolivian Republic (1826–1868) ||||||||||
| Presidency | Presidency | President | President | Party | Party | Designation | Government | Vice President | Vice President |
| 2 | 25 May 1826 – 18 April 1828 Delegated command – 12 August 1828 Resigned | From 25 to 28 May 1826, the presidency was fulfilled by Casimiro Olañeta. | From 25 to 28 May 1826, the presidency was fulfilled by Casimiro Olañeta. | From 25 to 28 May 1826, the presidency was fulfilled by Casimiro Olañeta. | From 25 to 28 May 1826, the presidency was fulfilled by Casimiro Olañeta. | From 25 to 28 May 1826, the presidency was fulfilled by Casimiro Olañeta. | Legal acting | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 |
| 2 | 25 May 1826 – 18 April 1828 Delegated command – 12 August 1828 Resigned | | Antonio José de Sucre (1795–1830) | | Independent | Elected by the General Constituent Congress | Legal (28 May 1826) | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 |
| 2 | 25 May 1826 – 18 April 1828 Delegated command – 12 August 1828 Resigned | | Antonio José de Sucre (1795–1830) | | Independent | Elected by the General Constituent Congress | Legal (19 Jun. 1826) | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 | Non-existent 6 Aug.1826 – 19 Nov. 1826 |
| Vacant after 19 Nov. 1826 ||
| 2 | 25 May 1826 – 18 April 1828 Delegated command – 12 August 1828 Resigned | | Antonio José de Sucre (1795–1830) | | Independent | Elected by the General Constituent Congress | Constitutional (9 Dec. 1826) | Vacant after 19 Nov. 1826 | Vacant after 19 Nov. 1826 |
| 3 | 25 May 1826 – 18 April 1828 Delegated command – 12 August 1828 Resigned | | José María Pérez de Urdininea (1784–1865) | | Independent | Received command from Sucre (President of the Council of Ministers) Council of Ministers Council of Ministers José María Pérez de Urdininea (president) (Mil.) Facundo Infante (interior) (Ind.) Miguel María de Aguirre (finance) (Ind.) | Constitutional acting (18 Apr. 1828) | Vacant after 19 Nov. 1826 | Vacant after 19 Nov. 1826 |
| 4 | 2 August 1828 – 18 December 1828 End of mandate | | José Miguel de Velasco (1795–1859) | | Independent | Received command from Sucre (President of the Council of Ministers) Council of Ministers Council of Ministers José Miguel de Velasco (president) (Mil.) Mariano Enrique Calvo (interior) (Ind.) Manuel Molina (finance) (Ind.) | Constitutional acting (2 Aug. 1828) | Vacant after 19 Nov. 1826 | Vacant after 19 Nov. 1826 |
| 4 | 2 August 1828 – 18 December 1828 End of mandate | | José Miguel de Velasco (1795–1859) | | Independent | Elected by the General Constituent Congress (Vice President of Santa Cruz) | Constitutional provisional acting (12 Aug. 1828) | Themself; charged with State Administration | Themself; charged with State Administration |
| From 18 to 26 December 1828, the presidency was fulfilled by José Ramón de Loayza. | From 18 to 26 December 1828, the presidency was fulfilled by José Ramón de Loayza. | From 18 to 26 December 1828, the presidency was fulfilled by José Ramón de Loayza. | From 18 to 26 December 1828, the presidency was fulfilled by José Ramón de Loayza. | From 18 to 26 December 1828, the presidency was fulfilled by José Ramón de Loayza. | From 18 to 26 December 1828, the presidency was fulfilled by José Ramón de Loayza. | Elected by the General Assembly | Constitutional provisional acting | Themself; charged with State Administration | Themself; charged with State Administration |
| 5 | 26 December 1828 – 1 January 1829 Died in office | | Pedro Blanco Soto (1795–1829) | | Independent | Received command from Loayza | Constitutional provisional | | José Ramón de Loayza |
| 4 | 1 January 1829 – 24 May 1829 End of mandate | | José Miguel de Velasco (1795–1859) | | Independent | Elected by the Constituent Congress (Vice President of Santa Cruz) | Constitutional acting | Themself; charged with State Administration | Themself; charged with State Administration |
| 6 | 24 May 1829 – 17 February 1839 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Andrés de Santa Cruz (1792–1865) | | Independent | Received command from Velasco | Constitutional provisional (24 May 1829) | | José Miguel de Velasco |
| 6 | 24 May 1829 – 17 February 1839 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Andrés de Santa Cruz (1792–1865) | | Independent | Elected by the General Constituent Assembly | Constitutional provisional (16 Jul. 1831) | | José Miguel de Velasco |
| 6 | 24 May 1829 – 17 February 1839 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Andrés de Santa Cruz (1792–1865) | | Independent | Elected by the General Constituent Assembly | Constitutional (15 Aug. 1831) | | José Miguel de Velasco |
| 6 | 24 May 1829 – 17 February 1839 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Andrés de Santa Cruz (1792–1865) | | Independent | Elected by the General Constituent Assembly | Constitutional (15 Aug. 1831) | | Mariano Enrique Calvo |
| 6 | 24 May 1829 – 17 February 1839 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Andrés de Santa Cruz (1792–1865) | | Independent | Elected by the parish electoral boards | Constitutional (16 Aug. 1835) | | Mariano Enrique Calvo |
| 6 | 24 May 1829 – 17 February 1839 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Andrés de Santa Cruz (1792–1865) | | Independent | Elected by the Tapacarí, Huaura, and Sicuani Congresses | Constitutional (28 Oct. 1836) | | Mariano Enrique Calvo |
| 6 | 24 May 1829 – 17 February 1839 Ousted by a coup d'état | From 18 July 1838 – 17 February 1839, the presidency was fulfilled by Mariano Enrique Calvo. | From 18 July 1838 – 17 February 1839, the presidency was fulfilled by Mariano Enrique Calvo. | From 18 July 1838 – 17 February 1839, the presidency was fulfilled by Mariano Enrique Calvo. | From 18 July 1838 – 17 February 1839, the presidency was fulfilled by Mariano Enrique Calvo. | From 18 July 1838 – 17 February 1839, the presidency was fulfilled by Mariano Enrique Calvo. | Constitutional acting | | Mariano Enrique Calvo |
| Office vacant 17–22 February 1839. ||||||||||
| 4 | 22 February 1839 – 10 June 1841 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José Miguel de Velasco (1795–1859) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto provisional (22 Feb. 1839) | Vacant through 26 Oct. 1839 | Vacant through 26 Oct. 1839 |
| 4 | 22 February 1839 – 10 June 1841 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José Miguel de Velasco (1795–1859) | | Military | Elected by the General Constituent Congress | Constitutional provisional (16 Jun. 1839) | Vacant through 26 Oct. 1839 | Vacant through 26 Oct. 1839 |
| Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 ||
| 4 | 22 February 1839 – 10 June 1841 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José Miguel de Velasco (1795–1859) | | Military | Elected by the Constitutional Congress | Constitutional (15 Aug. 1840) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 7 | 10 June 1841 – 9 July 1841 Resigned | | Sebastián Ágreda (1795–1875) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto provisional | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 8 | 9 July 1841 – 22 September 1841 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Mariano Enrique Calvo (1782–1842) | | Independent | Received command from Ágreda | De facto acting | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 ||||||||
| 9 | 27 September 1841 – 23 December 1847 Resigned | | José Ballivián (1805–1852) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto provisional (27 Sep. 1841) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 9 | 27 September 1841 – 23 December 1847 Resigned | | José Ballivián (1805–1852) | | Military | Elected by the National Convention | Constitutional provisional (23 Apr. 1843) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 9 | 27 September 1841 – 23 December 1847 Resigned | | José Ballivián (1805–1852) | | Military | 1844 general election | Constitutional (15 Aug. 1844) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 10 | 23 December 1847 – 2 January 1848 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Eusebio Guilarte (1805–1849) | | Independent | Constitutional succession (President of the National Council) | Constitutional acting | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 ||||||||
| 4 | 18 January 1848 – 6 December 1848 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José Miguel de Velasco (1795–1859) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto (18 Jan. 1848) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 4 | 18 January 1848 – 6 December 1848 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José Miguel de Velasco (1795–1859) | | Military | Elected by the Extraordinary Congress | De facto provisional (12 Sep. 1848) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 4 | 18 January 1848 – 6 December 1848 Ousted by a coup d'état | From 12 October – 6 December 1838, the presidency was fulfilled by José María Linares. | From 12 October – 6 December 1838, the presidency was fulfilled by José María Linares. | From 12 October – 6 December 1838, the presidency was fulfilled by José María Linares. | From 12 October – 6 December 1838, the presidency was fulfilled by José María Linares. | From 12 October – 6 December 1838, the presidency was fulfilled by José María Linares. | Constitutional acting | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 11 | 6 December 1848 – 15 August 1855 End of term | | Manuel Isidoro Belzu (1802–1865) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto provisional (6 Dec. 1848) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 11 | 6 December 1848 – 15 August 1855 End of term | | Manuel Isidoro Belzu (1802–1865) | | Military | 1850 general election | Constitutional (15 Aug. 1850) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 11 | 6 December 1848 – 15 August 1855 End of term | | Manuel Isidoro Belzu (1802–1865) | | Military | Dictatorship declared | De facto (7 Sep. 1850) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 11 | 6 December 1848 – 15 August 1855 End of term | | Manuel Isidoro Belzu (1802–1865) | | Military | Constitutional freedoms restored | Constitutional (16 Jul. 1851) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 12 | 15 August 1855 – 9 September 1857 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Jorge Córdova (1822–1861) | | Independent | 1855 general election | Constitutional | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 13 | 9 September 1857 – 14 January 1861 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José María Linares (1808–1861) | | Independent | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto provisional | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| From 14 January – 4 May 1861, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Governmental Junta of the Republic From 14 January 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) Manuel Antonio Sánchez (Mil.) From 9 April 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) | From 14 January – 4 May 1861, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Governmental Junta of the Republic From 14 January 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) Manuel Antonio Sánchez (Mil.) From 9 April 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) | From 14 January – 4 May 1861, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Governmental Junta of the Republic From 14 January 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) Manuel Antonio Sánchez (Mil.) From 9 April 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) | From 14 January – 4 May 1861, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Governmental Junta of the Republic From 14 January 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) Manuel Antonio Sánchez (Mil.) From 9 April 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) | From 14 January – 4 May 1861, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Governmental Junta of the Republic From 14 January 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) Manuel Antonio Sánchez (Mil.) From 9 April 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) | From 14 January – 4 May 1861, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Governmental Junta of the Republic From 14 January 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) Manuel Antonio Sánchez (Mil.) From 9 April 1861: José María de Achá (Mil.) Ruperto Fernández (Ind.) | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 14 | 4 May 1861 – 28 December 1864 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José María de Achá (1810–1868) | | Independent | Elected by the Constituent National Assembly | Constitutional provisional (4 May 1861) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 14 | 4 May 1861 – 28 December 1864 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José María de Achá (1810–1868) | | Independent | 1862 general election | Constitutional (15 Aug. 1862) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 15 | 28 December 1864 – 1 October 1868 Legal change | | Mariano Melgarejo (1820–1871) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto provisional (28 Dec. 1864) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 15 | 28 December 1864 – 1 October 1868 Legal change | | Mariano Melgarejo (1820–1871) | | Military | 1868 general election | Constitutional provisional (15 Aug. 1868) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| Presidents of the Republic of Bolivia (1868–2009) ||||||||||
| Presidency | Presidency | President | President | Party | Party | Designation | Government | Vice President | Vice President |
| 15 | 1 October 1868 – 15 January 1871 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Mariano Melgarejo (1820–1871) | | Military | 1868 Political Constitution | Constitutional provisional (15 Aug. 1868) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 15 | 1 October 1868 – 15 January 1871 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Mariano Melgarejo (1820–1871) | | Military | Dictatorship declared | De facto provisional (3 Feb. 1869) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 15 | 1 October 1868 – 15 January 1871 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Mariano Melgarejo (1820–1871) | | Military | Constitutional freedoms restored | Constitutional provisional (31 May 1869) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 15 | 1 October 1868 – 15 January 1871 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Mariano Melgarejo (1820–1871) | | Military | 1870 general election | Constitutional (15 Aug. 1870) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 16 | 15 January 1871 – 27 November 1872 Died in office | | Agustín Morales (1808–1872) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto (15 Jan. 1871) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 16 | 15 January 1871 – 27 November 1872 Died in office | | Agustín Morales (1808–1872) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto provisional (21 Jan. 1871) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 16 | 15 January 1871 – 27 November 1872 Died in office | | Agustín Morales (1808–1872) | | Military | Elected by the Constituent Assembly | De facto provisional (18 Jun. 1871) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 16 | 15 January 1871 – 27 November 1872 Died in office | | Agustín Morales (1808–1872) | | Military | 1872 general election | Constitutional (25 Aug. 1872) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| From 27 to 28 November 1872, the presidency was fulfilled by Juan de Dios Bosque. | From 27 to 28 November 1872, the presidency was fulfilled by Juan de Dios Bosque. | From 27 to 28 November 1872, the presidency was fulfilled by Juan de Dios Bosque. | From 27 to 28 November 1872, the presidency was fulfilled by Juan de Dios Bosque. | From 27 to 28 November 1872, the presidency was fulfilled by Juan de Dios Bosque. | From 27 to 28 November 1872, the presidency was fulfilled by Juan de Dios Bosque. | Constitutional succession (President of the National Assembly) | Constitutional acting | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 17 | 28 November 1872 – 9 May 1873 End of mandate | | Tomás Frías (1804–1884) | | Independent | Constitutional succession (President of the Council of State) | Constitutional | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 18 | 9 May 1873 – 14 February 1874 Died in office | | Adolfo Ballivián (1831–1874) | | Red | 1873 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 18 | 9 May 1873 – 14 February 1874 Died in office | From 31 January – 14 February 1874, the presidency was fulfilled by Tomás Frías. | From 31 January – 14 February 1874, the presidency was fulfilled by Tomás Frías. | From 31 January – 14 February 1874, the presidency was fulfilled by Tomás Frías. | From 31 January – 14 February 1874, the presidency was fulfilled by Tomás Frías. | From 31 January – 14 February 1874, the presidency was fulfilled by Tomás Frías. | Constitutional acting | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 17 | 14 February 1874 – 4 May 1876 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Tomás Frías (1804–1884) | | Independent | Constitutional succession (President of the Council of State) | Constitutional | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 19 | 4 May 1876 – 28 December 1879 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Hilarión Daza (1840–1894) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto provisional (4 May 1876) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| 19 | 4 May 1876 – 28 December 1879 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Hilarión Daza (1840–1894) | | Military | Elected by the Constituent Assembly | Constitutional provisional (15 Nov. 1877) | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 | Office abolished 26 Oct. 1839 – 15 Feb. 1878 |
| Vacant after 15 Feb. 1878 ||
| 19 | 4 May 1876 – 28 December 1879 Ousted by a coup d'état | From 17 April – 28 December 1879, the presidency was fulfilled by the Council of Ministers. Council of Ministers Government Junta From 17 April 1879: Pedro José de Guerra (president) (Ind.) Manuel Othon Jofre (war) (Ind.) Eulogio Doria Medina (finance) (Ind.) Julio Méndez (instruction) (Ind.) From 11 September 1879: Serapio Reyes Ortiz (president) (PC) Manuel Othon Jofré (war) (Ind.) Eulogio Doria Medina (finance) (Ind.) Julio Méndez (instruction) (Ind.) | From 17 April – 28 December 1879, the presidency was fulfilled by the Council of Ministers. Council of Ministers Government Junta From 17 April 1879: Pedro José de Guerra (president) (Ind.) Manuel Othon Jofre (war) (Ind.) Eulogio Doria Medina (finance) (Ind.) Julio Méndez (instruction) (Ind.) From 11 September 1879: Serapio Reyes Ortiz (president) (PC) Manuel Othon Jofré (war) (Ind.) Eulogio Doria Medina (finance) (Ind.) Julio Méndez (instruction) (Ind.) | From 17 April – 28 December 1879, the presidency was fulfilled by the Council of Ministers. Council of Ministers Government Junta From 17 April 1879: Pedro José de Guerra (president) (Ind.) Manuel Othon Jofre (war) (Ind.) Eulogio Doria Medina (finance) (Ind.) Julio Méndez (instruction) (Ind.) From 11 September 1879: Serapio Reyes Ortiz (president) (PC) Manuel Othon Jofré (war) (Ind.) Eulogio Doria Medina (finance) (Ind.) Julio Méndez (instruction) (Ind.) | From 17 April – 28 December 1879, the presidency was fulfilled by the Council of Ministers. Council of Ministers Government Junta From 17 April 1879: Pedro José de Guerra (president) (Ind.) Manuel Othon Jofre (war) (Ind.) Eulogio Doria Medina (finance) (Ind.) Julio Méndez (instruction) (Ind.) From 11 September 1879: Serapio Reyes Ortiz (president) (PC) Manuel Othon Jofré (war) (Ind.) Eulogio Doria Medina (finance) (Ind.) Julio Méndez (instruction) (Ind.) | From 17 April – 28 December 1879, the presidency was fulfilled by the Council of Ministers. Council of Ministers Government Junta From 17 April 1879: Pedro José de Guerra (president) (Ind.) Manuel Othon Jofre (war) (Ind.) Eulogio Doria Medina (finance) (Ind.) Julio Méndez (instruction) (Ind.) From 11 September 1879: Serapio Reyes Ortiz (president) (PC) Manuel Othon Jofré (war) (Ind.) Eulogio Doria Medina (finance) (Ind.) Julio Méndez (instruction) (Ind.) | Constitutional acting | Vacant after 15 Feb. 1878 | Vacant after 15 Feb. 1878 |
| From 28 December 1879 – 19 January 1880, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta of La Paz Uladislao Silva (president) (Mil.) Rudesindo Carvajal (Ind.) Donato Vazquez (Ind.) ||||||||||
| 20 | 19 January 1880 – 4 September 1884 End of term | | Narciso Campero (1813–1896) | | Independent | Received command from the junta | De facto provisional (19 Jan. 1880) | Vacant through 31 May 1880 | Vacant through 31 May 1880 |
| 20 | 19 January 1880 – 4 September 1884 End of term | | Narciso Campero (1813–1896) | | Independent | Elected by the National Convention | Constitutional (31 May 1880) | | Aniceto Arce (1º) |
| Vacant after 11 Mar. 1881 ||
| 20 | 19 January 1880 – 4 September 1884 End of term | | Narciso Campero (1813–1896) | | Independent | Elected by the National Convention | Constitutional (31 May 1880) | | Belisario Salinas (2º) |
| 21 | 4 September 1884 – 15 August 1888 End of term | | Gregorio Pacheco (1823–1899) | | Democratic | 1884 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | | Mariano Baptista (1º) |
| 21 | 4 September 1884 – 15 August 1888 End of term | | Gregorio Pacheco (1823–1899) | | Conservative | 1884 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | | Jorge Oblitas (2º) |
| 22 | 15 August 1888 – 11 August 1892 End of term | | Aniceto Arce (1824–1906) | | Conservative | 1888 general election | Constitutional | | José Manuel del Carpio (1º) |
| 22 | 15 August 1888 – 11 August 1892 End of term | | Aniceto Arce (1824–1906) | | Conservative | 1888 general election | Constitutional | | Serapio Reyes Ortiz (2º) |
| 23 | 11 August 1892 – 19 August 1896 End of term | | Mariano Baptista (1831–1907) | | Conservative | 1892 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | | Severo Fernández (1º) |
| Vacant throughout presidency ||
| 24 | 19 August 1896 – 12 April 1899 Ousted by the Federal War | | Severo Fernández (1849–1925) | | Conservative | 1896 general election | Constitutional | | Rafael Peña (1º) |
| 24 | 19 August 1896 – 12 April 1899 Ousted by the Federal War | | Severo Fernández (1849–1925) | | Conservative | 1896 general election | Constitutional | | Jenaro Sanjinés (2º) |
| From 12 April – 25 October 1899, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta José Manuel Pando (PL) Serapio Reyes Ortiz (PL) Macario Pinilla (PL) | From 12 April – 25 October 1899, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta José Manuel Pando (PL) Serapio Reyes Ortiz (PL) Macario Pinilla (PL) | From 12 April – 25 October 1899, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta José Manuel Pando (PL) Serapio Reyes Ortiz (PL) Macario Pinilla (PL) | From 12 April – 25 October 1899, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta José Manuel Pando (PL) Serapio Reyes Ortiz (PL) Macario Pinilla (PL) | From 12 April – 25 October 1899, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta José Manuel Pando (PL) Serapio Reyes Ortiz (PL) Macario Pinilla (PL) | From 12 April – 25 October 1899, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta José Manuel Pando (PL) Serapio Reyes Ortiz (PL) Macario Pinilla (PL) | Installed by the Federal War | De facto | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 25 | 25 October 1899 – 14 August 1904 End of term | | José Manuel Pando (1849–1917) | | Liberal | Elected by the National Convention | Constitutional | | Lucio Pérez Velasco (1º) |
| Vacant after 23 Jan. 1903 ||
| 25 | 25 October 1899 – 14 August 1904 End of term | | José Manuel Pando (1849–1917) | | Liberal | Elected by the National Convention | Constitutional | | Aníbal Capriles (2º) |
| 26 | 14 August 1904 – 12 August 1909 End of term | | Ismael Montes (1861–1933) | | Liberal | 1904 general election | Constitutional | | Eliodoro Villazón (1º) |
| 26 | 14 August 1904 – 12 August 1909 End of term | | Ismael Montes (1861–1933) | | Liberal | 1904 general election | Constitutional | | Valentín Abecia (2º) |
| 27 | 12 August 1909 – 14 August 1913 End of term | | Eliodoro Villazón (1848–1939) | | Liberal | 1909 presidential election | Constitutional | | Macario Pinilla (1º) |
| 27 | 12 August 1909 – 14 August 1913 End of term | | Eliodoro Villazón (1848–1939) | | Liberal | 1909 presidential election | Constitutional | | Juan Misael Saracho |
| 26 | 14 August 1913 – 15 August 1917 End of term | | Ismael Montes (1861–1933) | | Liberal | 1913 presidential election | Constitutional | | Juan Misael Saracho |
| Vacant after 1 Oct. 1915 ||
| 26 | 14 August 1913 – 15 August 1917 End of term | | Ismael Montes (1861–1933) | | Liberal | 1913 presidential election | Constitutional | | José Carrasco (2º) |
| 28 | 15 August 1917 – 12 July 1920 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José Gutiérrez Guerra (1869–1929) | | Liberal | 1917 presidential election | Constitutional | | Ismael Vázquez (1º) |
| 28 | 15 August 1917 – 12 July 1920 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José Gutiérrez Guerra (1869–1929) | | Liberal | 1917 presidential election | Constitutional | | José Santos Quinteros (2º) |
| From 13 July 1920 – 28 January 1921, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta From 13 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) From 16 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) Juan José Fernández (Mil.) | From 13 July 1920 – 28 January 1921, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta From 13 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) From 16 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) Juan José Fernández (Mil.) | From 13 July 1920 – 28 January 1921, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta From 13 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) From 16 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) Juan José Fernández (Mil.) | From 13 July 1920 – 28 January 1921, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta From 13 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) From 16 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) Juan José Fernández (Mil.) | From 13 July 1920 – 28 January 1921, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta From 13 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) From 16 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) Juan José Fernández (Mil.) | From 13 July 1920 – 28 January 1921, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta From 13 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) From 16 July 1920: Bautista Saavedra (PR) José María Escalier (PR) José Manuel Ramírez (PR) Juan José Fernández (Mil.) | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 29 | 28 January 1921 – 3 September 1925 End of term | | Bautista Saavedra (1870–1939) | | Republican | Elected by the National Convention | Constitutional | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 30 | 3 September 1925 – 10 January 1926 End of mandate | | Felipe Segundo Guzmán (1879–1932) | | Republican | Constitutional succession (President of the National Senate) | Constitutional provisional | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 31 | 10 January 1926 – 28 May 1930 Resigned | | Hernando Siles Reyes (1882–1942) | | Republican | 1925 general election | Constitutional | | Abdón Saavedra |
| 31 | 10 January 1926 – 28 May 1930 Resigned | | Hernando Siles Reyes (1882–1942) | | Nationalist | 1925 general election | Constitutional | | Abdón Saavedra |
| From 28 May – 28 June 1930, the presidency was fulfilled by the council of ministers. Council of Ministers Council of Ministers From 28 May: Germán Antelo Arauz (government) (Ind.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (war) (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) David Toro (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (agriculture) (Mil.) From 17 June: David Toro (government) (Mil.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Ezequiel Romecín Calderón (agriculture) (Ind.) | From 28 May – 28 June 1930, the presidency was fulfilled by the council of ministers. Council of Ministers Council of Ministers From 28 May: Germán Antelo Arauz (government) (Ind.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (war) (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) David Toro (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (agriculture) (Mil.) From 17 June: David Toro (government) (Mil.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Ezequiel Romecín Calderón (agriculture) (Ind.) | From 28 May – 28 June 1930, the presidency was fulfilled by the council of ministers. Council of Ministers Council of Ministers From 28 May: Germán Antelo Arauz (government) (Ind.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (war) (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) David Toro (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (agriculture) (Mil.) From 17 June: David Toro (government) (Mil.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Ezequiel Romecín Calderón (agriculture) (Ind.) | From 28 May – 28 June 1930, the presidency was fulfilled by the council of ministers. Council of Ministers Council of Ministers From 28 May: Germán Antelo Arauz (government) (Ind.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (war) (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) David Toro (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (agriculture) (Mil.) From 17 June: David Toro (government) (Mil.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Ezequiel Romecín Calderón (agriculture) (Ind.) | From 28 May – 28 June 1930, the presidency was fulfilled by the council of ministers. Council of Ministers Council of Ministers From 28 May: Germán Antelo Arauz (government) (Ind.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (war) (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) David Toro (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (agriculture) (Mil.) From 17 June: David Toro (government) (Mil.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Ezequiel Romecín Calderón (agriculture) (Ind.) | From 28 May – 28 June 1930, the presidency was fulfilled by the council of ministers. Council of Ministers Council of Ministers From 28 May: Germán Antelo Arauz (government) (Ind.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (war) (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) David Toro (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (agriculture) (Mil.) From 17 June: David Toro (government) (Mil.) Alberto Díez de Medina (foreign affairs) (Ind.) Fidel Vega (PN) Franklin Mercado (finance) (Ind.) Carlos Banzer (development) (Mil.) José Aguirre de Achá (instruction) (Ind.) Ezequiel Romecín Calderón (agriculture) (Ind.) | Received command from Siles Reyes | De facto | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 32 | 28 June 1930 – 5 March 1931 End of mandate | | Carlos Blanco Galindo (1882–1943) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état Government Junta Military Government Junta From 28 July 1930: Carlos Blanco Galindo (pres.) (Mil.) Oscar Mariaca Pando (Mil.) José Luis Lanza (Mil.) Filiberto Osorio (Mil.) Emilio González (Mil.) Bernardino Bilbao Rioja (Mil.) From 2 July 1930: Carlos Blanco Galindo (pres.) (Mil.) Oscar Mariaca Pando (Mil.) José Luis Lanza (Mil.) Filiberto Osorio (Mil.) Emilio González (Mil.) Bernardino Bilbao Rioja (Mil.) José Ayoroa y V. (Mil.) From 21 July 1930: Carlos Blanco Galindo (pres.) (Mil.) Oscar Mariaca Pando (Mil.) José Luis Lanza (Mil.) Filiberto Osorio (Mil.) Emilio González (Mil.) Bernardino Bilbao Rioja (Mil.) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 33 | 5 March 1931 – 1 December 1934 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Daniel Salamanca (1869–1935) | | Genuine Republican | 1931 general election | Constitutional | | José Luis Tejada Sorzano |
| 33 | 5 March 1931 – 1 December 1934 Ousted by a coup d'état | From 28 November – 1 December 1934, the presidency was fulfilled by José Luis Tejada Sorzano. | From 28 November – 1 December 1934, the presidency was fulfilled by José Luis Tejada Sorzano. | From 28 November – 1 December 1934, the presidency was fulfilled by José Luis Tejada Sorzano. | From 28 November – 1 December 1934, the presidency was fulfilled by José Luis Tejada Sorzano. | From 28 November – 1 December 1934, the presidency was fulfilled by José Luis Tejada Sorzano. | Constitutional acting | | José Luis Tejada Sorzano |
| 34 | 1 December 1934 – 17 May 1936 Ousted by a coup d'état | | José Luis Tejada Sorzano (1882–1938) | | Liberal | Unconstitutional succession (Vice President of Salamanca) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| From 17 to 22 May 1936, the presidency was fulfilled by Germán Busch. Government Junta Mixed Government Junta Germán Busch (provisional head of government) (Mil.) Luis Cuenca (Mil.) Jorge Jórdan (Mil.) Enrique Baldivieso (PSU) Gabriel Gosálvez (PSU) Pedro Zilveti (PRS) Florencio Candía (PSU) | From 17 to 22 May 1936, the presidency was fulfilled by Germán Busch. Government Junta Mixed Government Junta Germán Busch (provisional head of government) (Mil.) Luis Cuenca (Mil.) Jorge Jórdan (Mil.) Enrique Baldivieso (PSU) Gabriel Gosálvez (PSU) Pedro Zilveti (PRS) Florencio Candía (PSU) | From 17 to 22 May 1936, the presidency was fulfilled by Germán Busch. Government Junta Mixed Government Junta Germán Busch (provisional head of government) (Mil.) Luis Cuenca (Mil.) Jorge Jórdan (Mil.) Enrique Baldivieso (PSU) Gabriel Gosálvez (PSU) Pedro Zilveti (PRS) Florencio Candía (PSU) | From 17 to 22 May 1936, the presidency was fulfilled by Germán Busch. Government Junta Mixed Government Junta Germán Busch (provisional head of government) (Mil.) Luis Cuenca (Mil.) Jorge Jórdan (Mil.) Enrique Baldivieso (PSU) Gabriel Gosálvez (PSU) Pedro Zilveti (PRS) Florencio Candía (PSU) | From 17 to 22 May 1936, the presidency was fulfilled by Germán Busch. Government Junta Mixed Government Junta Germán Busch (provisional head of government) (Mil.) Luis Cuenca (Mil.) Jorge Jórdan (Mil.) Enrique Baldivieso (PSU) Gabriel Gosálvez (PSU) Pedro Zilveti (PRS) Florencio Candía (PSU) | From 17 to 22 May 1936, the presidency was fulfilled by Germán Busch. Government Junta Mixed Government Junta Germán Busch (provisional head of government) (Mil.) Luis Cuenca (Mil.) Jorge Jórdan (Mil.) Enrique Baldivieso (PSU) Gabriel Gosálvez (PSU) Pedro Zilveti (PRS) Florencio Candía (PSU) | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto provisional | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 35 | 22 May 1936 – 13 July 1937 Ousted by a coup d'état | | David Toro (1898–1977) | | Military Socialist | Succeeded to lead the junta Government Junta Government Junta David Toro (president) (Mil.) Germán Busch (Mil.) Luis Cuenca (Mil.) Jorge Jórdan (Mil.) Enrique Baldivieso (PSU) Gabriel Gosálvez (PSU) Pedro Zilveti (PRS) Florencio Candía (PSU) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 36 | 13 July 1937 – 23 August 1939 Died in office | | Germán Busch (1903–1939) | | Military Socialist | Succeeded to lead the junta Government Junta Military Government Junta Germán Busch (president) (Mil.) Luis Cuenca (Mil.) Jorge Jórdan (Mil.) Enrique Baldivieso (PSU) Gabriel Gosálvez (PSU) Pedro Zilveti (PRS) Florencio Candía (PSU) | De facto (13 Jul. 1937) | Vacant through 28 May 1938 | Vacant through 28 May 1938 |
| 36 | 13 July 1937 – 23 August 1939 Died in office | | Germán Busch (1903–1939) | | Military Socialist | Elected by the National Convention | Constitutional (28 May 1938) | | Enrique Baldivieso |
| 36 | 13 July 1937 – 23 August 1939 Died in office | | Germán Busch (1903–1939) | | Military Socialist | Dictatorship declared | De facto (24 Apr. 1939) | Vacant after 24 Apr. 1939 | Vacant after 24 Apr. 1939 |
| 37 | 23 August 1939 – 15 April 1940 End of mandate | | Carlos Quintanilla (1888–1964) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto provisional | Vacant through 4 Dec. 1939 | Vacant through 4 Dec. 1939 |
| Office abolished 4 Dec. 1939 – 6 Nov. 1945 ||
| 38 | 15 April 1940 – 20 December 1943 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Enrique Peñaranda (1892–1969) | | Concordance | 1940 general election | Constitutional | Office abolished 4 Dec. 1939 – 6 Nov. 1945 | Office abolished 4 Dec. 1939 – 6 Nov. 1945 |
| 39 | 20 December 1943 – 21 July 1946 Resigned | | Gualberto Villarroel (1908–1946) | | Reason for the Fatherland | Installed by a coup d'état Government Junta Government Junta From 20 December 1943: Gualberto Villarroel (pres.) (RADEPA) Víctor Paz Estenssoro (MNR) Carlos Montenegro (MNR) Augusto Céspedes (MNR) Víctor Andrade Uzquiano (MNR) José Tamayo Solares (PSI) Gustavo Chacón (Ind.) José Celestino Pinto (RADEPA) Antonio Ponce (RADEPA) Jorge Calero (RADEPA) Alberto Taborga (RADEPA) From 11 February 1944: Gualberto Villarroel (pres.) (RADEPA) Víctor Paz Estenssoro (MNR) Rafael Otazo (MNR) Wálter Guevara (MNR) Víctor Andrade Uzquiano (MNR) José Tamayo Solares (PSI) Gustavo Chacón (Ind.) José Celestino Pinto (RADEPA) Antonio Ponce (RADEPA) Jorge Calero (RADEPA) Alfredo Pacheco (RADEPA) | De facto (20 Dec. 1943) | Office abolished 4 Dec. 1939 – 6 Nov. 1945 | Office abolished 4 Dec. 1939 – 6 Nov. 1945 |
| 39 | 20 December 1943 – 21 July 1946 Resigned | | Gualberto Villarroel (1908–1946) | | Reason for the Fatherland | Received command from the junta | De facto provisional (5 Apr. 1944) | Office abolished 4 Dec. 1939 – 6 Nov. 1945 | Office abolished 4 Dec. 1939 – 6 Nov. 1945 |
| 39 | 20 December 1943 – 21 July 1946 Resigned | | Gualberto Villarroel (1908–1946) | | Reason for the Fatherland | Elected by the National Convention | Constitutional (6 Aug. 1944) | Office abolished 4 Dec. 1939 – 6 Nov. 1945 | Office abolished 4 Dec. 1939 – 6 Nov. 1945 |
| 39 | 20 December 1943 – 21 July 1946 Resigned | | Gualberto Villarroel (1908–1946) | | Reason for the Fatherland | Elected by the National Convention | Constitutional (6 Aug. 1944) | | Julián Montellano |
| Briefly on 21 July 1946, the presidency was fulfilled by Dámaso Arenas. | Briefly on 21 July 1946, the presidency was fulfilled by Dámaso Arenas. | Briefly on 21 July 1946, the presidency was fulfilled by Dámaso Arenas. | Briefly on 21 July 1946, the presidency was fulfilled by Dámaso Arenas. | Briefly on 21 July 1946, the presidency was fulfilled by Dámaso Arenas. | Briefly on 21 July 1946, the presidency was fulfilled by Dámaso Arenas. | Unconstitutional succession (Commander-in-chief of the military) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 40 | 21 July 1946 – 17 August 1946 End of mandate | | Néstor Guillén (1890–1966) | | Independent | Installed by a popular uprising Government Junta Superior Court of Justice of the Judicial District of La Paz From 21 July 1946: Néstor Guillén (dean) (Ind.) Cleto Cabrera García (Ind.) Juan Armaza Ribert (Ind.) Carlos Pacheco Núñez (Ind.) Pacífico Ledezma (Ind.) Daniel Guisbert (Ind.) Government Junta From 22 July 1946: Néstor Guillén (president) (Ind.) Cleto Cabrera García (Ind.) Carlos Montaño Daza (Ind.) Raúl Calvimontes (Ind.) Provisional Government Junta From 24 July 1946: Néstor Guillén (president) (Ind.) Cleto Cabrera García (Ind.) Luis Gosalvez Indaburu (Ind.) Aniceto Solares (PRG) Aurelio Alcoba (PIR) Roberto Bilbao la Vieja (Ind.) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 41 | 17 August 1946 – 10 March 1947 End of mandate | | Tomás Monje (1884–1954) | | Independent | Succeeded to lead the junta Government Junta Provisional Government Junta Tomás Monje (president) (Ind.) Luis Goslvez Indaburo (Ind.) Aniceto Solares (PRG) Aurelio Alcoba (PIR) Roberto Bilbao la Vieja (Ind.) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 42 | 10 March 1947 – 22 October 1949 Resigned | | Enrique Hertzog (1897–1981) | | Republican Socialist Unity | 1947 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | | Mamerto Urriolagoitía |
| 42 | 10 March 1947 – 22 October 1949 Resigned | From 7 May – 22 October 1949, the presidency was fulfilled by Mamerto Urriolagoitía. | From 7 May – 22 October 1949, the presidency was fulfilled by Mamerto Urriolagoitía. | From 7 May – 22 October 1949, the presidency was fulfilled by Mamerto Urriolagoitía. | From 7 May – 22 October 1949, the presidency was fulfilled by Mamerto Urriolagoitía. | From 7 May – 22 October 1949, the presidency was fulfilled by Mamerto Urriolagoitía. | Constitutional acting | | Mamerto Urriolagoitía |
| Mamerto Urriolagoitía |||||||
| 43 | 24 October 1949 – 16 May 1951 Resigned | | Mamerto Urriolagoitía (1895–1974) | | Republican Socialist Unity | Constitutional succession (Vice President of Hertzog) | Constitutional | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 44 | 16 May 1951 – 11 April 1952 Ousted by the National Revolution | | Hugo Ballivián (1901–1993) | | Military | Installed by a self-coup Government Junta Military Government Junta Hugo Ballivián (president) (Mil.) Antonio Seleme (Mil.) Tomás Antonio Suárez (Mil.) Luis Martínez Q. (Mil.) Carlos Montero (Mil.) Donato Cardozo (Mil.) Carlos Alberto Ocampo (Mil.) Sergio Sánchez (Mil.) Facundo Moreno (Mil.) Valentín Gómez (Mil.) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | Installed by the National Revolution | De facto provisional (11 Apr. 1952) | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | From 11 to 15 April 1952, the presidency was fulfilled by Hernán Siles Zuazo. | Installed by the National Revolution | De facto acting (12 Apr. 1952) | Themself; charged with State Administration | Themself; charged with State Administration |
| 45 | 15 April 1952 – 6 August 1956 End of term | | Víctor Paz Estenssoro (1907–2001) | | Revolutionary Nationalist | Received command from Siles Zuazo | De facto | | Hernán Siles Zuazo |
| 46 | 6 August 1956 – 6 August 1960 End of term | | Hernán Siles Zuazo (1914–1996) | | Revolutionary Nationalist | 1956 general election | Constitutional | | Ñuflo Chávez Ortiz |
| Vacant after 24 Jun. 1957 ||
| 45 | 6 August 1960 – 4 November 1964 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Víctor Paz Estenssoro (1907–2001) | | Revolutionary Nationalist | 1960 general election | Constitutional | | Juan Lechín |
| 45 | 6 August 1960 – 4 November 1964 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Víctor Paz Estenssoro (1907–2001) | | Revolutionary Nationalist | 1964 general election | Constitutional | | René Barrientos |
| From 4–5 November 1964, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta From 4 November: René Barrientos (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (Mil.) From 5 November: René Barrientos (president) (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (president) (Mil.) | From 4–5 November 1964, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta From 4 November: René Barrientos (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (Mil.) From 5 November: René Barrientos (president) (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (president) (Mil.) | From 4–5 November 1964, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta From 4 November: René Barrientos (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (Mil.) From 5 November: René Barrientos (president) (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (president) (Mil.) | From 4–5 November 1964, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta From 4 November: René Barrientos (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (Mil.) From 5 November: René Barrientos (president) (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (president) (Mil.) | From 4–5 November 1964, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta From 4 November: René Barrientos (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (Mil.) From 5 November: René Barrientos (president) (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (president) (Mil.) | From 4–5 November 1964, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta From 4 November: René Barrientos (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (Mil.) From 5 November: René Barrientos (president) (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (president) (Mil.) | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 47 | 5 November 1964 – 26 May 1965 Legal change | | René Barrientos (1919–1969) | | Military | Succeeded to lead the junta Government Junta Military Government Junta René Barrientos (president) (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (Mil.) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 47 | 26 May 1965 – 2 January 1966 Barrientos resigned | | René Barrientos (1919–1969) | | Military | Co-presidency of the junta Government Junta Military Government Junta René Barrientos (president) (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (pres.) (Mil.) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 48 | 26 May 1965 – 2 January 1966 Barrientos resigned | | Alfredo Ovando Candía (1918–1982) | | Military | Co-presidency of the junta Government Junta Military Government Junta René Barrientos (president) (Mil.) Alfredo Ovando Candía (pres.) (Mil.) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 48 | 2 January 1966 – 6 August 1966 End of mandate | | Alfredo Ovando Candía (1918–1982) | | Military | Succeeded to lead the junta Government Junta Military Government Junta Alfredo Ovando Candía (pres.) (Mil.) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 47 | 6 August 1966 – 27 April 1969 Died in office | | René Barrientos (1919–1969) | | Popular Christian | 1966 general election | Constitutional | | Luis Adolfo Siles Salinas |
| 49 | 27 April 1969 – 26 September 1969 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Luis Adolfo Siles Salinas (1925–2005) | | Social Democratic | Constitutional succession (Vice President of Barrientos) | Constitutional | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 48 | 26 September 1969 – 6 October 1970 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Alfredo Ovando Candía (1918–1982) | | Military Nationalist | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| Briefly on 6 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by Rogelio Miranda. | Briefly on 6 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by Rogelio Miranda. | Briefly on 6 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by Rogelio Miranda. | Briefly on 6 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by Rogelio Miranda. | Briefly on 6 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by Rogelio Miranda. | Briefly on 6 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by Rogelio Miranda. | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| From 6–7 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta Efraín Guachalla (Mil.) Alberto Albarracín (Mil.) Fernando Sattori (Mil.) | From 6–7 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta Efraín Guachalla (Mil.) Alberto Albarracín (Mil.) Fernando Sattori (Mil.) | From 6–7 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta Efraín Guachalla (Mil.) Alberto Albarracín (Mil.) Fernando Sattori (Mil.) | From 6–7 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta Efraín Guachalla (Mil.) Alberto Albarracín (Mil.) Fernando Sattori (Mil.) | From 6–7 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta Efraín Guachalla (Mil.) Alberto Albarracín (Mil.) Fernando Sattori (Mil.) | From 6–7 October 1970, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Military Government Junta Efraín Guachalla (Mil.) Alberto Albarracín (Mil.) Fernando Sattori (Mil.) | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 50 | 7 October 1970 – 21 August 1971 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Juan José Torres (1920–1976) | | Military Nationalist | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 51 | 21 August 1971 – 21 July 1978 Resigned | From 21 to 22 August 1971, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta Hugo Banzer (president) (Mil.) Andrés Selich Chop (president) (Mil.) Jaime Florentino Mendieta (president) (Mil.) | From 21 to 22 August 1971, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta Hugo Banzer (president) (Mil.) Andrés Selich Chop (president) (Mil.) Jaime Florentino Mendieta (president) (Mil.) | From 21 to 22 August 1971, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta Hugo Banzer (president) (Mil.) Andrés Selich Chop (president) (Mil.) Jaime Florentino Mendieta (president) (Mil.) | From 21 to 22 August 1971, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Government Junta Hugo Banzer (president) (Mil.) Andrés Selich Chop (president) (Mil.) Jaime Florentino Mendieta (president) (Mil.) | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 51 | 21 August 1971 – 21 July 1978 Resigned | | Hugo Banzer (1926–2002) | | Military | Received command from the junta | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| Briefly on 21 July 1978, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces Víctor González Fuentes (president) (Mil.) Gutenberg Barroso (Mil.) Alfonso Villalpando (Mil.) | Briefly on 21 July 1978, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces Víctor González Fuentes (president) (Mil.) Gutenberg Barroso (Mil.) Alfonso Villalpando (Mil.) | Briefly on 21 July 1978, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces Víctor González Fuentes (president) (Mil.) Gutenberg Barroso (Mil.) Alfonso Villalpando (Mil.) | Briefly on 21 July 1978, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces Víctor González Fuentes (president) (Mil.) Gutenberg Barroso (Mil.) Alfonso Villalpando (Mil.) | Briefly on 21 July 1978, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces Víctor González Fuentes (president) (Mil.) Gutenberg Barroso (Mil.) Alfonso Villalpando (Mil.) | Briefly on 21 July 1978, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces Víctor González Fuentes (president) (Mil.) Gutenberg Barroso (Mil.) Alfonso Villalpando (Mil.) | Received command from Banzer | De facto | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 52 | 21 July 1978 – 24 November 1978 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Juan Pereda (1931–2012) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 53 | 24 November 1978 – 8 August 1979 End of mandate | | David Padilla (1927–2016) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état Government Junta Military Government Junta David Padilla (president) (Mil.) | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 54 | 8 August 1979 – 1 November 1979 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Wálter Guevara (1912–1996) | | Authentic Revolutionary | Elected by the National Congress (President of the National Senate) | Constitutional acting | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 55 | 1 November 1979 – 16 November 1979 Resigned | | Alberto Natusch (1933–1994) | | Military | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 56 | 16 November 1979 – 17 July 1980 Ousted by a coup d'état | | Lidia Gueiler (1921–2011) | | Revolutionary Nationalist Left | Elected by the National Congress (President of the Chamber of Deputies) | Constitutional acting | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 57 | 17 July 1980 – 4 August 1981 Resigned | From 17 to 18 July 1980, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Luis García Meza (president) (Mil.) Ramiro Terrazas Rodríguez (president) (Mil.) Waldo Bernal Pereira (president) (Mil.) | From 17 to 18 July 1980, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Luis García Meza (president) (Mil.) Ramiro Terrazas Rodríguez (president) (Mil.) Waldo Bernal Pereira (president) (Mil.) | From 17 to 18 July 1980, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Luis García Meza (president) (Mil.) Ramiro Terrazas Rodríguez (president) (Mil.) Waldo Bernal Pereira (president) (Mil.) | From 17 to 18 July 1980, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Luis García Meza (president) (Mil.) Ramiro Terrazas Rodríguez (president) (Mil.) Waldo Bernal Pereira (president) (Mil.) | Installed by a coup d'état | De facto | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 57 | 17 July 1980 – 4 August 1981 Resigned | | Luis García Meza (1929–2018) | | Military | Received command from the junta | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| From 4 August – 4 September 1981, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Celso Torrelio (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) Waldo Bernal Pereira (Mil.) | From 4 August – 4 September 1981, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Celso Torrelio (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) Waldo Bernal Pereira (Mil.) | From 4 August – 4 September 1981, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Celso Torrelio (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) Waldo Bernal Pereira (Mil.) | From 4 August – 4 September 1981, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Celso Torrelio (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) Waldo Bernal Pereira (Mil.) | From 4 August – 4 September 1981, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Celso Torrelio (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) Waldo Bernal Pereira (Mil.) | From 4 August – 4 September 1981, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Celso Torrelio (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) Waldo Bernal Pereira (Mil.) | Received command from García Meza | De facto | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 58 | 4 September 1981 – 19 July 1982 Resigned | | Celso Torrelio (1933–1999) | | Military | Received command from the junta | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| From 19 to 21 July 1982, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Ángel Mariscal (Mil.) Natalio Morales (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) | From 19 to 21 July 1982, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Ángel Mariscal (Mil.) Natalio Morales (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) | From 19 to 21 July 1982, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Ángel Mariscal (Mil.) Natalio Morales (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) | From 19 to 21 July 1982, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Ángel Mariscal (Mil.) Natalio Morales (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) | From 19 to 21 July 1982, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Ángel Mariscal (Mil.) Natalio Morales (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) | From 19 to 21 July 1982, the presidency was fulfilled by a junta. Government Junta Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Nation Ángel Mariscal (Mil.) Natalio Morales (Mil.) Óscar Pammo Rodríguez (Mil.) | Received command from Torrelio | De facto | Vacant throughout mandate | Vacant throughout mandate |
| 59 | 21 July 1982 – 10 October 1982 End of mandate | | Guido Vildoso (born 1937) | | Military | Received command from the junta | De facto | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 46 | 10 October 1982 – 6 August 1985 End of term | | Hernán Siles Zuazo (1914–1996) | | Left-wing Revolutionary Nationalist | 1980 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | | Jaime Paz Zamora |
| Vacant after 14 Dec. 1984 ||
| 45 | 6 August 1985 – 6 August 1989 End of term | | Víctor Paz Estenssoro (1907–2001) | | Revolutionary Nationalist | 1985 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | | Julio Garrett Ayllón |
| 60 | 6 August 1989 – 6 August 1993 End of term | | Jaime Paz Zamora (born 1939) | | Revolutionary Left | 1989 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | | Luis Ossio |
| 61 | 6 August 1993 – 6 August 1997 End of term | | Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada (born 1930) | | Revolutionary Nationalist | 1993 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | | Víctor Hugo Cárdenas |
| 51 | 6 August 1997 – 7 August 2001 Resigned | | Hugo Banzer (1926–2002) | | Nationalist Democratic Action | 1997 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | | Jorge Quiroga |
| 51 | 6 August 1997 – 7 August 2001 Resigned | From 1 July – 7 August 2001, the presidency was fulfilled by Jorge Quiroga. | From 1 July – 7 August 2001, the presidency was fulfilled by Jorge Quiroga. | From 1 July – 7 August 2001, the presidency was fulfilled by Jorge Quiroga. | From 1 July – 7 August 2001, the presidency was fulfilled by Jorge Quiroga. | From 1 July – 7 August 2001, the presidency was fulfilled by Jorge Quiroga. | Constitutional acting | | Jorge Quiroga |
| 62 | 7 August 2001 – 6 August 2002 End of term | | Jorge Quiroga (born 1960) | | Nationalist Democratic Action | Constitutional succession (Vice President of Banzer) | Constitutional | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 61 | 6 August 2002 – 17 October 2003 Resigned | | Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada (born 1930) | | Revolutionary Nationalist | 2002 general election (Elected by the National Congress) | Constitutional | | Carlos Mesa |
| 63 | 17 October 2003 – 9 June 2005 Resigned | | Carlos Mesa (born 1953) | | Independent | Constitutional succession (Vice President of Sánchez de Lozada) | Constitutional | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 64 | 9 June 2005 – 22 January 2006 End of mandate | | Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé (born 1956) | | Independent | Constitutional succession (President of the Supreme Court) | Constitutional | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 65 | 22 January 2006 – 7 February 2009 Legal change | | Evo Morales (born 1959) | | Movement for Socialism | 2005 general election | Constitutional | | Álvaro García Linera |
| Presidents of the Plurinational State of Bolivia (2009–present) ||||||||||
| Presidency | Presidency | President | President | Party | Party | Designation | Government | Vice President | Vice President |
| 65 | 7 February 2009 – 10 November 2019 Resigned | | Evo Morales (born 1959) | | Movement for Socialism | 2009 Political Constitution | Constitutional | | Álvaro García Linera |
| 65 | 7 February 2009 – 10 November 2019 Resigned | | Evo Morales (born 1959) | | Movement for Socialism | 2009 general election | Constitutional | | Álvaro García Linera |
| 65 | 7 February 2009 – 10 November 2019 Resigned | | Evo Morales (born 1959) | | Movement for Socialism | 2014 general election | Constitutional | | Álvaro García Linera |
| Office vacant 10–12 November 2019. ||||||||||
| 66 | 12 November 2019 – 8 November 2020 End of mandate | | Jeanine Áñez (born 1967) | | Social Democratic | Constitutional succession (President of the Senate Chamber) | Constitutional | Vacant throughout presidency | Vacant throughout presidency |
| 67 | 8 November 2020 – Incumbent | | Luis Arce (born 1963) | | Movement for Socialism | 2020 general election | Constitutional | | David Choquehuanca |
| Presidency | Presidency | President | President | Party | Party | Designation | Government | Vice President | Vice President |