List of colonial governors in 1961

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1961. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

France[]

• French Somaliland – , Governor of French Somaliland (1958–1962)

Portugal[]

• Angola –
  1. , High Commissioner of Angola (1960–1961)
  2. , High Commissioner of Angola (1961–1962)

United Kingdom[]

• Aden – Sir Charles Johnston, Governor of Aden (1960–1963)
• Malta Colony – Sir Guy Grantham, Governor of Malta (1959–1962)
• Northern Rhodesia – Sir Evelyn Dennison Hone, Governor of Northern Rhodesia (1959–1964)