PRIME MINISTERS

Those who have held the office of Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka so far.
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1. D. S. Senanayake (1947 - 1952)

Stephen Senanayake was the 1st Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the Leader of the House and as the Minister of Agriculture and Lands and as the Member of Parliament for Mirigama in the Sri Lankan Parliament. He held office from 24 September 1947 to 22 March 1952. His political party was the United National Party. During Don Stephen Senanayake's tenure as the 1st Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Henry Monk-Mason served as the Governor. His occupations were Planter, Businessman, and Politician. He had two children. He was born on 20 October 1884 and died on 22 March 1952.

2. Dudley Senanayake (1952 - 1953)

Dudley Shelton Senanayake was the second Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 4th Leader of the Opposition and the 4th Member of Parliament for Dedigama. He served from 26 March 1952 to 12 October 1953. His political party was the United National Party. During Dudley Shelton Senanayake's tenure as the second Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harwald Ramsbotham served as the Governor and Don Stephen Senanayake as the Prime Minister. His occupation was Politician. He had no children. He was born on 19 June 1911 and died on 13 April 1973 (aged 61).

3. Sir John Kotelawala(1953 - 1956)

Sir John Lionel Kotelawala was the 3rd Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 4th Leader of the House, Minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs, Minister of Transport and Works, and Member of Parliament for the Sri Lankan Parliament. He held office from 12 October 1953 to 12 April 1956. His political party was the United National Party. During Sir John Lionel Kotelawala's tenure as the 3rd Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, the 1st Viscount Soulbury served as Governor and Dudley Senanayake as the Prelate. His occupation was politician, soldier, and planter. He had two children. He was born on 4 April 1897 and died on 2 October 1980 (aged 83).

4. S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike (1956 - 1959)

Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike was the 4th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the second Leader of the Opposition, the Leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, the 3rd Leader of the House, the Minister of Health and Local Government, and the Member of Parliament for Attanagalla. He held office from 12 April 1956 to 26 September 1959. His political party was the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. During Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike's tenure as the 4th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Oliver Ernest Gunathilaka served as Governor and John Kotelawala as Viceroy. He had three children. He was born on 8 January 1899 and died on 26 September 1959 (aged 60). He was assassinated in Merune.

5. Wijeyananda Dahanayake (1959 - 1960)

Wijayananda Dahanayake was the 5th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Galle. He held office from 26 September 1959 to 20 March 1960. His political parties are the Sinhala Language Front, the Lanka Democratic Party and the Sri Lanka Freedom Socialist Party. During Wijayananda Dahanayake's tenure as the 5th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Oliver Ernest Gunathilaka served as the Governor and S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike served as the Prime Minister. His occupation is Politician. He has no children. He was born on 22 October 1902 and died on 4 May 1997 (aged 94).

6. Dudley Senanayake (1960 - 1960)

Dudley Shelton Senanayake was the sixth Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 4th Leader of the Opposition and the 4th Member of Parliament for Dedigama. He served from 21 March 1960 to 21 July 1960. His political party was the United National Party. During Dudley Shelton Senanayake's tenure as the second Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harwald Ramsbotham served as the Governor and Dudley Senanayake as the Prime Minister. His occupation was Politician. He had no children. He was born on 19 June 1911 and died on 13 April 1973 (aged 61).

7. Sirimavo Bandaranaike (1960 - 1965)

Sirimavo Bandaranaike was the seventh Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. She was the 5th Leader of the Opposition and the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. She served from 21 July 1960 to 27 March 1965. Her political party was the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. During Sirimavo Bandaranaike's tenure as the seventh Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, William Gopallawa also served as Prime Minister. Her husband was Solomon Bandaranaike. They had three children. He was born on 17 April 1916 and died on 10 October 2000 (aged 84).

8. Dudley Senanayake (1965 - 1970)

Dudley Shelton Senanayake was the eighth Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 4th Leader of the Opposition and the 4th Member of Parliament for Dedigama. He served from 25 March 1965 to 29 May 1970. His political party was the United National Party. During Dudley Shelton Senanayake's tenure as the second Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, William Gopallawa served as the Governor and Sirimavo Bandaranaike as the Prime Minister. His occupation was Politician. He had no children. He was born on 19 June 1911 and died on 13 April 1973 (aged 61).

9. Sirimavo Bandaranaike (1970 - 1977)

Sirimavo Bandaranaike was the ninth Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. She was the 5th Leader of the Opposition and the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. She served from 29 May 1970 to 23 July 1977. Her political party was the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. During Sirimavo Bandaranaike's tenure as the seventh Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Chandrika Kumaratunga also served as the First Lady. Her husband was Solomon Bandaranaike. They had three children. He was born on 17 April 1916 and died on 10 October 2000 (aged 84).

10. Junius Richard Jayewardene (1977 - 1978)

J.R. Jayewardene was the tenth Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 2nd President of Sri Lanka, the 6th Leader of the Opposition, the 6th Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement and Minister of Finance, and the Member of Parliament for Colombo West and Colombo South. He served as President from 23 July 1977 to 4 February 1978. His political party was the United National Party. He was born on 17 September 1906 and died on 1 November 1996 (aged 90). He held the office of President when Ranasinghe Premadasa became the Chief Minister.

11. Ranasinghe Premadasa (1978 - 1989)

Ranasinghe Premadasa was the 11th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the third President of Sri Lanka and as a Member of Parliament for Colombo Central. He served from 6 February 1978 to 2 January 1989. His political party was the United National Party. Dingiri Banda Wijetunga served as the Chief Minister during Ranasinghe Premadasa's tenure as the 3rd President. He had two children. His predecessor was Junius Richard Jayewardene. He was born on 23 June 1924 and died on 1 May 1993 (aged 68). The cause of his death was assassination.

12. Dingiri Banda Wijetunga (1989 - 1993)

Dingiri Banda Wijetunga was the 12th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He was the fourth President of Sri Lanka and the leader of the United National Party. He served as President from 6 March 1989 to 7 May 1993. His political party was the United National Party. During Dingiri Banda Wijetunga's tenure as the 4th President, Ranil Wickremesinghe served as the Chief Minister, and during Dingiri Banda Wijetunga's tenure as the 9th Prime Minister, Ranasinghe Premadasa served as the President. He had one child. His predecessor was Ranasinghe Premadasa. He was born on 15 February 1916 and died on 21 September 2008 (aged 92).

13. Ranil Wickremesinghe (1993 - 1994)

Ranil Wickremesinghe was the 13th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 9th President of Sri Lanka, the 10th Leader of the Opposition, and a Member of Parliament for the Colombo District and Gampaha District. He served as the from 7 May 1993 to 18 August 1994. His political party is the United National Party. During Ranil Wickremesinghe's tenure as the 12th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dingiri Banda Wijethunga served a s the forerunner. He has no children. He was born on 24 March 1949.

14. Chandrika Bandaranaike(1994 - 2000)

Chandrika Kumaratunga was the 14th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. She served as the 5th President of Sri Lanka and the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, Member of Parliament for Gampaha and the second Chief Minister of the Western Province. She served from 19 August 1994 to November 1994. Her political party was the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. Chandrika Kumaratunga served as the 13th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, with Sirimavo Bandaranaike as the Chief Minister and Dingiri Banda Wijetunga as the Prefect . Her predecessor was Dingiri Banda Wijetunga. He was born on 29 June 1945.

15. Ratnasiri Wickremanayake(2000 - 2001)

Ratnasiri Wickramanayake was the 15th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the Leader of the House and the 11th Leader of the Opposition of Sri Lanka. He served from 10 August 2000 to 9 December 2001. His political affiliation is the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. During Ratnasiri Wickramanayake's tenure as the 14th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Sirimavo Bandaranaike served as the forerunner. He has one child. His profession is a politician. He was born on 5 May 1933.

16. Ranil Wickremesinghe (2001 - 2004)

Ranil Wickremesinghe was the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 9th President of Sri Lanka, the 10th Leader of the Opposition, and a Member of Parliament for the Colombo District and Gampaha District. He served from 7 May 1993 to 18 August 1994. His political party is the United National Party. During Ranil Wickremesinghe's tenure as the 15th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ratnasiri Wickremenayake served as a pioneer . He has no children. He was born on 24 March 1949.

17. Mahinda Rajapaksa (2004 - 2005)

Mahinda Rajapaksa was the 17th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 6th President of Sri Lanka and the 12th Leader of the Opposition. He served from 6 April 2004 to 19 November 2005. Before 2018, his political party was the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. However, his current political party is the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. During Mahinda Rajapaksa's tenure as the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Chandrika Kumaratunga served as President and Ranil Wickremesinghe as Predecessor. He has three children. He was born on 18 November 1945.

18. Ratnasiri Wickremanayake (2005 - 2010)

Ratnasiri Wickramanayake was the 18th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 11th Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the House of Representatives of Sri Lanka. He served from 19 November 2005 to 21 April 2010. His political affiliation is the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. During Ratnasiri Wickramanayake's tenure as the 17th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa served as the First Lady and President. He has one child. His profession is as a politician. He was born on 5 May 1933.

19. D. M. Jayaratne (2010 - 2015)

Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Jayaratne was the 19th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the Minister of Buddhist and Religious Affairs and Minister of Plantations of Sri Lanka, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Upcountry Development, Minister of Agriculture, Member of Parliament for Kandy District, and National List Member of Parliament. He served from 21 April 2010 to 9 January 2015. His political affiliation is the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. During Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Jayaratne's tenure as the 18th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mrs. Mahinda Rajapaksa served as President. His profession is as a politician. He was born on 4 June 1931.

20. Ranil Wickremesinghe (2015 - 2018)

Ranil Wickremesinghe was the 20th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 9th President of Sri Lanka, the 10th Leader of the Opposition, and a Member of Parliament for the Colombo District and Gampaha District. He served from 9 January 2015 to 26 October 2018. His political party is the United National Party. During Ranil Wickremesinghe's tenure as the 19th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, D.M. Jayaratne served as the Prime Minister and Maithripala Sirisena as the President. He has no children. He was born on 24 March 1949.

21. Mahinda Rajapaksa (2018 - 2018)

Mahinda Rajapaksa was the 21st Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 6th President of Sri Lanka and the 12th Leader of the Opposition. He served from 26 October 2018 to December 2018. Before 2018, his political party was the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. However, his current political party is the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. During Mahinda Rajapaksa's tenure as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena became the President, while Ranil Wickremesinghe served as the Presiding Officer. He has three children. He was born on 18 November 1945.

22. Ranil Wickremesinghe (2018 - 2019)

Ranil Wickremesinghe was the 22st Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 9th President of Sri Lanka, the 10th Leader of the Opposition, and a Member of Parliament for the Colombo District and Gampaha District. He served from 15 December 2018 to 21 November 2019. His political party is the United National Party. During Ranil Wickremesinghe's tenure as the 21st Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa served as the Prime Minister and Maithripala Sirisena served as the President . He has no children. He was born on 24 March 1949.

23. Mahinda Rajapaksa (2019 - 2022)

Mahinda Rajapaksa was the 23rd Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 6th President of Sri Lanka and the 12th Leader of the Opposition. He served from 21 November 2019 to 9 May 2022. Before 2018, his political party was the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. However, his current political party is the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. During Mahinda Rajapaksa's tenure as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa became President, while Ranil Wickremesinghe served as his predecessor. He has three children. H e was born on 18 November 1945.

24. Ranil Wickremesinghe (2022 - 2022)

Ranil Wickremesinghe was the 24th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the 9th President of Sri Lanka, the 10th Leader of the Opposition, and a Member of Parliament for the Colombo District and Gampaha District. He served from 12 May 2022 to 21 July 2022. His political party is the United National Party. During Ranil Wickremesinghe's tenure as the 24th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa served as the Vice President and Gotabaya Rajapaksa served as the President. He has no children. He was born on 24 March 1949.

25. Dinesh Gunawardena (2022 - 2025)

Dinesh Gunawardena was the 25th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He served as the Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Minister of Education, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, and as the Leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. He served from 22 July 2022 to 23 September 2024. His political party was the Mahajana Eksath Peramuna. During Dinesh Gunawardena's tenure as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe became President, and Mrs. Ranil Wickremesinghe served as his p redecessor. He had no children. He was born on 2 March 1949.

26. Harini Amarasuriya (2025 - Present)

Harini Amarasuriya is the 26th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. She served as the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training, the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, Cooperative Development, Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, and the Minister of Women, Children and Youth Affairs and Sports of Sri Lanka. She served since 24 September 2024. Her political party was the National People's Force. During Harini Amarasuriya's tenure as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake became President and Dinesh Gunawardena served as her predecessor. She has no children. He was born on 6 March 1970.