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Elections in Benin
republic
Elections in Benin: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Patrice Talon; the system of government is republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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PT
Patrice Talon live
Head of government - independent politician
In office since
6 April 2016
Party
independent politician
Head of state
Romuald Wadagni
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
republic
Capital
Porto-Novo
Population
14 111 034
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly
Established
1960
Currency
West African CFA franc
Official language
French
Capital
Porto-Novo
Region
Africa
Area
114,763 km2
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Election history
12 April 2026presidential
Beninese presidential election
11 January 2026parliamentary
Beninese parliamentary election
8 January 2023parliamentary
Beninese parliamentary election
11 April 2021presidential
Beninese presidential election
won: Patrice Talon ยท turnout 50.2%
28 April 2019parliamentary
Beninese parliamentary election
6 March 2016presidential
Beninese presidential election
won: Patrice Talon
26 April 2015parliamentary
Beninese parliamentary election
30 April 2011parliamentary
Beninese parliamentary election
13 March 2011presidential
Beninese presidential election
won: Thomas Boni Yayi
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2016 - Lionel Zinsou Patrice Talon
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Benin?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Benin?
The head of government is Patrice Talon (independent politician).
When was the last election in Benin?
The most recent was the Beninese presidential election on 12 April 2026.
What type of government does Benin have?
Benin is a republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.