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Elections in Bhutan
constitutional monarchy
Elections in Bhutan: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Tshering Tobgay; the system of government is constitutional monarchy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Tshering Tobgay live
Head of government - People's Democratic Party
Party
People's Democratic Party
Head of state
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Region
Asia
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Next election
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Government
constitutional monarchy
Capital
Thimphu
Population
787 424
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Bhutan
Established
1949
Currency
ngultrum
Official language
Dzongkha
Capital
Thimphu
Region
Asia
Area
38,394 km2
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Election history
30 November 2023parliamentary
2023–24 Bhutanese National Assembly election
18 October 2018parliamentary
Bhutanese National Assembly election
13 July 2013parliamentary
Bhutanese National Assembly election
24 March 2008parliamentary
Bhutanese National Assembly election
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 Bhutan?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Bhutan?
The head of government is Tshering Tobgay (People's Democratic Party).
When was the last election in Bhutan?
The most recent was the 2023–24 Bhutanese National Assembly election on 30 November 2023.
What type of government does Bhutan have?
Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.