List of state leaders in 461

See also
List of state leaders in 460 Events of 461 List of state leaders in 462 State leaders by year

This is a list of heads of state, government leaders, and other rulers in the year 461.

Africa

Kingdom of the Vandals and Alans - Geiseric, King of the Vandals and Alans (428–477)

China (Southern and Northern Dynasties) -
- Liu Song Dynasty - Emperor Xiaowu, Emperor of Liu Song (454–464)
- Northern Wei Dynasty - Emperor Wencheng, Emperor of Northern Wei (452–465)
Gupta Empire - Skanda Gupta, Gupta Emperor (455–467)
Japan (Kofun Era) - Emperor Yūryaku, Emperor of Japan (c.456-c.479)
Korea (Three Kingdoms) -
- Baekje - Gaero, King of Baekje (454–475)
- Goguryeo - Jangsu, King of Goguryeo (413–490)
- Silla - Jabi, King of Silla (458–479)
Pallava - Skanda Varman IV, King of Pallava (460–480)

Kingdom of Burgundy
- Gundioc (436–473)
- opposed by Chilperic I (443-c.480)
Byzantine Empire - Leo I (457–474)
Ireland - Ailill Molt, High King of Ireland (459–478)
Kingdom of Kent
- Hengest (c. 455–488)
- Horsa (c. 455–488)
Salian Franks - Childeric I, King of Salian Franks (457–481)
Visigothic Kingdom - Theodoric II (453–466)
Western Roman Empire
- Majorian (457–461)
- Libius Severus (461–465)