Leaders of 20 Richest Countries: 2002
Heads of state and government controlling the world's major economies during this period.
Leadership Timeline: Turkey
| Period | Leader | Political Party | Selection Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 — 1950 | İsmet İnönü President | CHP | Elected |
| 1950 — 1960 | Celâl Bayar President | DP | Elected |
| 1960 — 1966 | Cemal Gürsel President | Military | Military Coup |
| 1966 — 1973 | Cevdet Sunay President | Independent | Appointed |
| 1973 — 1980 | Fahri Korutürk President | Independent | Appointed |
| 1980 — 1989 | Kenan Evren President | Military | Military Coup |
| 1989 — 1993 | Turgut Özal President | ANAP | Elected |
| 1993 — 2000 | Süleyman Demirel President | DYP | Elected |
| 2000 — 2007 | Ahmet Necdet Sezer President | Independent | Appointed |
| 2007 — 2014 | Abdullah Gül President | AKP | Elected |
| 2014 — Present | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan President | AKP | Elected |