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List of Chancellors of Germany

The Chancellors of Germany have played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's history and policies. This list highlights key figures who have led Germany through various political landscapes.

11 itemsUpdated Mar 13, 2026

This chronological list documents all 10 individuals who have held this office. It includes their terms of service and key biographical details, compiled from verified historical records.

#	Name	End Date	Start Date
1	Konrad Adenauer German politician, Chancellor of West Germany (1949–1963), Zentrum and CDU	Oct 15, 1963	Sep 15, 1949
2	Ludwig Erhard Chancellor of West Germany (1963–1966)	Dec 1, 1966	Oct 16, 1963
3	Kurt Georg Kiesinger Chancellor of West Germany (1966–1969)	Oct 21, 1969	Dec 1, 1966
4	Willy Brandt German politician (SPD), chancellor of West Germany (1969–1974) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate	May 7, 1974	Oct 22, 1969
6	Helmut Schmidt Chancellor of West Germany (1974–1982)	Oct 1, 1982	May 16, 1974
7	Helmut Kohl Chancellor of West Germany and reunified Germany (1982–1998)	Oct 26, 1998	Oct 1, 1982
8	Gerhard Schröder Chancellor of West Germany (1998–2005)	Nov 22, 2005	Oct 27, 1998
9	Olaf Scholz German politician (SPD), ninth Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (2021–2025), Member of the Bundestag	May 6, 2025	Dec 8, 2021
10	Friedrich Merz German politician, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany	—	May 6, 2025
11	Angela Merkel	—	—
12	Otto von Bismarck	—	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 13, 2026.

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