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Elections in Botswana
parliamentary republic
Elections in Botswana: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Duma Boko; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Head of government
Head of state
Duma Boko
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Gaborone
Population
2 480 244
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly of Botswana
Established
1966
Currency
Botswana pula
Official language
English
Capital
Gaborone
Region
Africa
Area
581,737 km2
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Election history
30 October 2024parliamentary
Botswana general election
23 October 2019parliamentary
Botswana general election
24 October 2014parliamentary
Botswana general election
16 October 2009parliamentary
Botswana parliamentary 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 Botswana?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Botswana?
The head of government is Duma Boko.
When was the last election in Botswana?
The most recent was the Botswana general election on 30 October 2024.
What type of government does Botswana have?
Botswana is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.