Prime Minister of Tonga
| Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga | |
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| Palemia ʻo Tonga (Tongan) | |
since 18 December 2025 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Status | Head of government |
| Abbreviation | PM |
| Member of | |
| Seat | Nukuʻalofa |
| Appointer | King of Tonga |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Tonga |
| Inaugural holder | Tēvita ʻUnga (Premier) Fatafehi Tuʻipelehake (Prime Minister) |
| Formation | 1876 (Premier) 1970 (Prime Minister) |
| Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga |
| Salary | T$94,500 / US$40,212 annually |
| Website | pmo |
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The prime minister of Tonga (historically referred to as the premier) is the head of government of Tonga. Tonga is a monarchy with the king, currently Tupou VI, former prime minister, as head of state. The current prime minister is Fatafehi Fakafānua, who has served since 18 December 2025. Fakafānua was elected by the Legislative Assembly following the 2025 general election.
The office of prime minister was established by the Constitution of 1875, whose article 51 stipulates that the prime minister and other ministers are appointed and dismissed by the king.
The prime minister is assisted by the deputy prime minister.