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List of presidents of Italy by time in office

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Sergio Mattarella is the longest-serving president of the Italian Republic.

This list of presidents of Italy lists each president in order of term length. This is based on the difference between dates; if counted by number of calendar days all the figures would be one greater.

Of the 12 presidents, only two, Giorgio Napolitano and Sergio Mattarella, served for more than one term.

Rank President Political party Total time in office Terms Cause of end of term
1 Sergio Mattarella Independent[1] 9 years, 295 days 2 In office
2 Giorgio Napolitano Democrats of the Left[2] 8 years, 244 days 2 Resignation[3]
3 Giuseppe Saragat Democratic Socialist Party 7 years, 0 days 1 Natural expiration
Giovanni Gronchi Christian Democracy 7 years, 0 days 1 Natural expiration
5 Luigi Einaudi Italian Liberal Party 6 years, 364 days 1 Natural expiration
6 Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Independent 6 years, 362 days 1 Courtesy resignation
7 Sandro Pertini Italian Socialist Party 6 years, 355 days 1 Courtesy resignation
8 Oscar Luigi Scalfaro Christian Democracy 6 years, 352 days 1 Courtesy resignation
9 Francesco Cossiga Christian Democracy 6 years, 300 days 1 Resignation
10 Giovanni Leone Christian Democracy 6 years, 168 days 1 Resignation
11 Antonio Segni Christian Democracy 2 years, 209 days 1 Resignation
12 Enrico De Nicola Italian Liberal Party 132 days 1 Natural expiration

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Notes

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  1. ^ Former member of the Democratic Party.
  2. ^ Until June 2006.
  3. ^ Second term.