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List of Prime Ministers of Spain

This list highlights the Prime Ministers of Spain, showcasing the leaders who have shaped the country's political landscape. From democratic transitions to modern governance, these figures have played pivotal roles in Spain's history.

16 itemsUpdated Mar 13, 2026

This chronological list documents all 15 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	Joaquín Jovellar y Soler Prime Minister of Spain (1819-1892)	Dec 2, 1875	Sep 12, 1875
2	José Sánchez Guerra Spanish politician (1859-1935)	Dec 7, 1922	Mar 8, 1922
3	Juan Bautista Aznar-Cabañas Spanish Prime Minister (1860-1933)	Jan 1, 1931	Jan 1, 1931
4	Joaquín Chapaprieta Member of the Congress of Deputies and Member of the Spanish Senate (1871-1951)	Dec 14, 1935	Sep 25, 1935
5	Santiago Casares Quiroga Spanish politician (1884-1950)	Jul 19, 1936	May 10, 1936
6	Luis Carrero Blanco Spanish admiral and politician	Dec 20, 1973	Jun 9, 1973
7	Torcuato Fernández-Miranda Spanish politician (1915-1980)	Dec 31, 1973	Dec 20, 1973
8	Carlos Arias Navarro Spanish politician (1908–1989)	Jul 1, 1976	Dec 31, 1973
9	Fernando de Santiago y Díaz Prime Minister of Spain (1910-1994)	Jul 5, 1976	Jul 2, 1976
10	Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo Spanish politician (1926–2008)	Dec 2, 1982	Feb 26, 1981
11	Felipe González Prime Minister of Spain from 1982 to 1996	May 4, 1996	Dec 2, 1982
12	José María Aznar Prime Minister of Spain from 1996 to 2004	Apr 17, 2004	May 4, 1996
13	José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero Spanish politician	Dec 21, 2011	Apr 16, 2004
14	Mariano Rajoy Spanish politician (born 1955)	Dec 21, 2015	Dec 20, 2011
15	Pedro Sánchez Prime Minister of Spain since 2018	Apr 30, 2019	Jun 2, 2018
16	Adolfo Suárez	—	—