As of October 2023, the longest-serving woman prime minister in the world is Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka. She served three terms as prime minister, first from 1960 to 1970, then from 1970 to 1977, and finally from 1990 to 2000, totaling over 17 years in office. Bandaranaike was the world's first female head of government when she first took office. Her leadership significantly influenced Sri Lanka's political landscape and women's representation in politics.
Indira Gandhi (15 years)
Margaret Thatcher served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for 11 years, from May 4, 1979, to November 28, 1990. This totals approximately 4,260 days in office. She was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold the position.
she was the first woman prime minister of Israel and the third woman prime minister in the world.
Australia has had 32 prime ministers as of 2013. 31 men and one woman have held the office of Prime Minister at some stage, but several of them have held office more than once, serving after a break. Therefore, there have been 27 different people who served as Prime Minister. Julia Gillard is the 32nd Prime Minister, but the 27th different Prime Minister.
* Helen Elizabeth Clark, born 26 February 1950.* Was the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand serving three consecutive terms* from 1999 to 2008.* She was the first woman elected to that post in her own right,* and was the fifth longest serving person to hold that office.* so she served 3 elections. as each term is 3 years. 9 years all up.
Australia has had 32 prime ministers as of 2011. 31 men and one woman have held the office of Prime Minister at some stage, but several of them have held office more than once, serving after a break. Therefore, there have been 27 different people who served as Prime Minister. Julia Gillard is the 32nd Prime Minister, but the 27th different Prime Minister.
Margaret Thatcher, first woman Prime Minister
Australia has had 33 Prime Ministers since Federation, as of 2013. 31 men and one woman have held the office of Prime Minister at some stage, but several of them have held office more than once, serving after a break. Therefore, there have been 27 different people who served as Prime Minister. Kevin Rudd is the 33rd Prime Minister, but the 27th different Prime Minister.
Margaret Hilda Thatcher was the UK's first woman Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990
Indira Gandi
Australia has had 34 prime ministers as of 2013. 33 men and one woman have held the office of Prime Minister at some stage, but several of them have held office more than once, serving after a break. Therefore, there have been 28 different people who served as Prime Minister. Tony Abbott is the 34th Prime Minister, but the 28th different Prime Minister.The third prime minister of Australia was John Christian Watson, known simply as just Chris Watson.
Since Federation, Australia has had 32 Prime Ministers, as of 2012.31 men and one woman have held the office of Prime Minister at some stage, but several of them have held office more than once, serving after a break. Therefore, there have been 27 different people who served as Prime Minister.Julia Gillard is the 32nd Prime Minister, but the 27th different Prime Minister.