Leaders of 20 Richest Countries: 1970
Heads of state and government controlling the world's major economies during this period.
Leadership Timeline: Spain
| Period | Leader | Political Party | Selection Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 — 1975 | Francisco Franco Caudillo | FET y de las JONS | Military Coup |
| 1976 — 1981 | Adolfo Suárez Prime Minister | UCD | Appointed |
| 1981 — 1982 | Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo Prime Minister | UCD | Appointed |
| 1982 — 1996 | Felipe González Prime Minister | PSOE | Elected |
| 1996 — 2004 | José María Aznar Prime Minister | PP | Elected |
| 2004 — 2011 | José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero Prime Minister | PSOE | Elected |
| 2011 — 2018 | Mariano Rajoy Prime Minister | PP | Elected |
| 2018 — Present | Pedro Sánchez Prime Minister | PSOE | Elected |