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Elections in Azerbaijan
semi-presidential system
Elections in Azerbaijan: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Ilham Aliyev; the system of government is semi-presidential system.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Ilham Aliyev live
Head of state - New Azerbaijan Party
In office since
31 October 2003
Party
New Azerbaijan Party
Head of government
Ali Asadov
Region
Asia
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Next election
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Government
semi-presidential system
Capital
Baku
Population
10 180 770
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly of Azerbaijan
Established
1991
Currency
Azerbaijani manat
Official language
Azerbaijani
Capital
Baku
Region
Asia
Area
86,600 km2
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Election history
1 September 2024parliamentary
Azerbaijani parliamentary election
7 February 2024presidential
Azerbaijani presidential election
won: Ilham Aliyev ยท turnout 76.3%
9 February 2020parliamentary
Azerbaijani parliamentary election
11 April 2018presidential
Azerbaijani presidential election
won: Ilham Aliyev
1 November 2015parliamentary
Azerbaijani parliamentary election
9 October 2013presidential
Azerbaijani presidential election
won: Ilham Aliyev
7 November 2010parliamentary
Azerbaijani parliamentary election
15 October 2008presidential
Azerbaijani presidential election
won: Ilham Aliyev
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 Azerbaijan?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Azerbaijan?
The head of state is Ilham Aliyev (New Azerbaijan Party).
When was the last election in Azerbaijan?
The most recent was the Azerbaijani parliamentary election on 1 September 2024.
What type of government does Azerbaijan have?
Azerbaijan is a semi-presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.