The following is a list of Prime Ministers of the Netherlands since the inception of that office as a result of a revision of the Constitution in 1848. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Netherlands; since 1945 he has held the title of Minister-President.
| Colour key (for political parties) | |
| Liberal (non-partisan) | |
| Liberal (LU/VVD) | |
| Conservative (non-partisan) | |
| Labour Party (PvdA) | |
| Catholic Parties (RKSP/KVP) | |
| Protestant Parties (ARP/CHU) | |
| Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) | |
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