List of heads of government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo


This article lists the heads of government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the country's independence in 1960.
The current head of government is Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga, since 20 May 2019.

Titles of heads of government

Republic of the Congo (1960–1971)

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Republic of Zaire (1971–1997)

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Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997–present)

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Rank by time in office