List of colonial governors in 1972

See also
List of colonial governors in 1971 Events of 1972 List of colonial governors in 1973 Colonial governors by year List of current dependent territory leaders List of state leaders in 1972 List of religious leaders in 1972

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1972. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

France

DAfars and Issas
- Commissioner – Georges Thiercy, High Commissioner of the Afars and Issas (1971–1974)
- Governing Council – Ali Aref Bourhan, President of the Governing Council (1967–1976)

Angola –
1. Camilo Augusto de Miranda Rebocho Vaz, High Commissioner of Angola (1966–1972)
2. Fernando Augusto Santos e Castro, High Commissioner of Angola (1972–1974)