List of state leaders in 288

This is a list of heads of state, government leaders, and other rulers in the year 288.

Africa

• Kush - Yesbokheamani, King of Kush (283–300)

Asia

• Armenia - Tiridates III, King of Armenia (287–330)
• China (Western Jin Dynasty) - Emperor Wu, Emperor of China (265–290)
• Gupta Empire – Ghatotkacha, Gupta Emperor of India (280–319)
• Japan (Ancient period) - Emperor Ōjin, emperor of Japan (c.270-c.310)
• Korea (Three Kingdoms Period)
  • Baekje - Chaekgye, King of Baekje (286–298)
  • Goguryeo - Seocheon, King of Goguryeo (270–292)
  • Silla - Yurye, King of Silla (284–298)

Europe

• Ireland - Fiacha Sraibhtine, High King of Ireland (285–322)
• Roman Empire
  • Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus, Eastern Augustus (284–305)
  • Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus, Western Augustus (286–305)

Middle East

• Persia (Sassanid Dynasty) - Bahram II, Great King of Persia (276–293)