List of state leaders in 591

This is a list of heads of state, government leaders, and other rulers in the year 591.

Asia

• Chalukyas - Kirtivarman I, Chalukya ruler (566–597)
• China (Sui Dynasty) - Emperor Wen, Emperor of China (581–617)
• Japan (Asuka Period) - Sushun, Emperor of Japan (587–592)
• Korea (Three Kingdoms) -
  • Baekje - Wideok, King of Baekje (554–598)
  • Goguryeo - Yeongyang, King of Goguryeo (590–618)
  • Silla - Jinpyeong, King of Silla (579–632)

Europe

• Avars - Bayan I, Avar Khagan (562–602)
• Byzantine Empire - Maurice (emperor) (582–602)
• England (Heptarchy)
  • Kingdom of East Anglia - Tytila of East Anglia (578–593)
  • Kingdom of Essex - Sledda (587–604)
  • Kingdom of Kent - Aethelbert (564 or 580–616)
  • Northumbria
    • Bernicia - Hussa of Bernicia, King of Bernicia (585–592)
    • Deira - Aethelric of Deira, King of Deira (589–604)
  • Wessex -
    • Ceawlin, King of Wessex (560–591)
    • Ceol of Wessex, King of Wessex (591–597)
• Franks
  • Austrasia - Childebert II of Austrasia, King of Austrasia (575–595)
  • Kingdom of Burgundy - Guntram (561–592)
  • Neustria - Clotaire II, King of the Franks (584–629)
• Lombard Kingdom - Agilulf (590–616)
• Scotland
  • Dál Riata - Áedán mac Gabráin, King of Dál Riata (559–608)
  • Kingdom of Strathclyde, Rhyddech I (580–612)
• Visigothic Kingdom - Reccared (586–601)

Middle East

• Byzantine Empire - Maurice (582–602)
• Persia - Khosrau II, Persian Emperor (590–628)