List of colonial governors in 1781

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1781. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

Portugal

• Angola – José Gonçalo da Gama, Governor of Angola (1779–82)
• Macau –
  1. Antonio Jose da Costa, Governor of Macau (1780–81)
  2. D. Francisco de Castro, Governor of Macau (1781–83)