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Elections in Angola
presidential system
Elections in Angola: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Angolan general election on August 2027. Head of state and government is João Lourenço; the system of government is presidential system.
Next election
Angolan general election - August 2027
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JL
João Lourenço live
Head of state & government - People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola
In office since
23 August 2017
Party
People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola
Region
Africa
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Next election
Angolan general election
August 2027
Government
presidential system
Capital
Luanda
Population
36 749 906
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly of Angola
Established
1992
Currency
kwanza
Official language
Portuguese
Capital
Luanda
Region
Africa
Area
1,246,700 km2
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Election history
24 August 2022parliamentary
Angolan legislative election
turnout 44.8%
24 August 2022presidential
Angolan presidential election
won: João Lourenço · turnout 44.8%
23 August 2017parliamentary
Angolan legislative election
turnout 76.1%
23 August 2017presidential
Angolan presidential election
31 August 2012presidential
Angolan presidential election
31 August 2012parliamentary
Angolan legislative election
turnout 62.8%
5 September 2008parliamentary
Angolan legislative election
turnout 87.4%
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Angola?
The Angolan general election is scheduled for August 2027.
Who is the current leader of Angola?
The head of state and government is João Lourenço (People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola).
When was the last election in Angola?
The most recent was the Angolan legislative election on 24 August 2022.
What type of government does Angola have?
Angola is a presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.