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Elections in Brunei
absolute monarchy
Elections in Brunei: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei; the system of government is absolute monarchy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei live
Head of state & government
Region
Asia
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Elections nearby - Asia
Next election
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Government
absolute monarchy
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Population
458 949
Country facts
Legislature
Legislative Council of Brunei
Established
1368
Currency
Brunei dollar
Official language
British English
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Region
Asia
Area
5,765 km2
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Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Brunei?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Brunei?
The head of state and government is Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei.
What type of government does Brunei have?
Brunei is a absolute monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.