The Prime Minister of Mongolia is the highest member of the Mongolian government's
executive arm, and heads the Mongolian cabinet. The Prime Minister is appointed by
Parliament, and can be removed by a vote of
no confidence.
The office of Prime Minister was established in 1912, shortly after Mongolia first declared
independence from China. This was not recognised by many nations. By the time of Mongolia's second (and more generally
recognised) declaration of independence in 1921, the office was controlled by a communist group known as the Mongolian People's
Revolutionary Party. Shortly after this, the party established the Mongolian People's Republic, and the Prime Minister's
post was superseded by one known by the title "Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars". This was changed to "Chairman of
the Council of Ministers" in 1946. The title of Prime Minister was only revived in 1990, when the
People's Revolutionary Party gradually released its hold on power. Regardless of the changes of name, however, the modern
Mongolian government recognises the office as having existed continuously since 1912, and counts all holders of the office as
Prime Ministers.
There is some confusion as to the first holder of the office. A lama named Tseren (or
Tserenchimed) held office as "Prime Minister" during a provisional government, and is sometimes cited as the first holder of the
modern office. However, the current Mongolian government considers Sain Noyon Khan Shirindambiin
Namnansuren, the first formal office-holder, to be the first. There is also some confusion over the status of Tsengeltiin Jigjidjav - some consider him to have only been acting Prime Minister, while some consider him to
have been a full Prime Minister. The Mongolian government takes the latter view.
|
Name |
Took Office |
Left Office |
Party |
| 1 |
Sain Noyon Khan Shirindambyn Namnansuren |
November 1912 |
April 1919 |
None |
| 2 |
Khatanbaatar Sandagdorjiin Magsarjav |
15 February 1921 |
March 1921 |
None |
| 3 |
Dambyn Chagdarjav |
13 March 1921 |
16 April 1921 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 4 |
Dogsomyn Bodoo |
16 April, 1921 |
7 January, 1922 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 5 |
Jalkhanz Khutagt Sodnomyn Damdinbazar |
3 March, 1922 |
23 June, 1923 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 6 |
Balingiin Tserendorj |
28 September, 1923 |
13 February, 1928 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 7 |
Anandyn Amar, 1st time |
21 February, 1928 |
27 April, 1930 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 8 |
Tsengeltiin Jigjidav |
27 April, 1930 |
2 July, 1932 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 9 |
Peljidiin Genden |
2 July, 1932 |
2 March, 1936 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 10 |
Anandyn Amar, 2nd time |
22 March, 1936 |
7 March, 1939 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 11 |
Khorloogiin Choibalsan |
24 March, 1939 |
26 January, 1952 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 12 |
Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal |
26 January, 1952 |
11 June, 1974 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 13 |
Jambyn Batmönkh |
11 June, 1974 |
12 December, 1984 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 14 |
Dumaagiin Sodnom |
12 December, 1984 |
21 March, 1990 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 15 |
Sharavyn Gungaadorj |
21 March, 1990 |
11 September, 1990 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 16 |
Dashiin Byambasüren |
11 September, 1990 |
21 July, 1992 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 17 |
Puntsagiin Jasrai |
21 July, 1992 |
19 July, 1996 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 18 |
Mendsaikhan Enkhsaikhan |
19 July, 1996 |
23 April, 1998 |
Democratic Party |
| 19 |
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, 1st time |
23 April, 1998 |
9 December, 1998 |
Democratic Party |
| 20 |
Janlavyn Narantsatsralt |
9 December, 1998 |
22 July, 1999 |
Democratic Party |
|
Nyam-Osoryn Tuyaa (acting) |
22 July, 1999 |
30 July, 1999 |
Democratic Party |
| 21 |
Rinchinnyamyn Amarjargal |
30 July, 1999 |
26 July, 2000 |
Democratic Party |
| 22 |
Nambaryn Enkhbayar |
26 July, 2000 |
August 20 2004 |
People's Revolutionary Party |
| 23 |
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, 2nd time |
August 20, 2004 |
13 January, 2006 |
Democratic Party |
| 24 |
Miyeegombyn Enkhbold |
25 January, 2006 |
(Present) |
People's Revolutionary Party |
Leaders of the Communist Party of Mongolia, 1932-1990
(These leaders held the real executive power in the Mongolian People's Republic.)
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