The following is a list of Prime Ministers of Greenland. The Prime Minister is the head of government and is usually the leader of the majority party in the Parliament of Greenland, also known as the Landsting in Danish. Jonathan Motzfeldt became Prime Minister after home rule was granted to Greenland in 1979.
| Name | Term start | Term end | Political Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Motzfeldt (1st time) | 1 May 1979 | 18 March 1991 | Forward |
| Lars Emil Johansen | 18 March 1991 | 19 September 1997 | Forward |
| Jonathan Motzfeldt (2nd time) | 19 September 1997 | 14 December 2002 | Forward |
| Hans Enoksen | 14 December 2002 | 12 June 2009 | Forward |
| Kuupik Kleist | 12 June 2009 | Incumbent | Inuit Community |
For leaders before 1979 see: List of Governors of Greenland.
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