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Elections in Burundi
presidential system
Elections in Burundi: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Évariste Ndayishimiye; the system of government is presidential system.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Évariste Ndayishimiye live
Head of state - National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy
In office since
18 June 2020
Party
National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy
Head of government
Gervais Ndirakobuca
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
presidential system
Capital
Gitega
Population
13 689 450
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Burundi
Established
1962
Currency
Burundian franc
Official language
French
Capital
Gitega
Region
Africa
Area
27,834 km2
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Election history
5 June 2025parliamentary
Burundian parliamentary election
31 May 2025presidential
Burundian presidential election
20 May 2020parliamentary
Burundian general election
20 May 2020presidential
Burundian presidential election
won: Évariste Ndayishimiye · turnout 87.7%
21 July 2015presidential
Burundian presidential election
won: Pierre Nkurunziza
29 June 2015parliamentary
Burundian legislative election
turnout 74.3%
23 July 2010parliamentary
Burundian legislative election
28 June 2010presidential
Burundian presidential election
won: Pierre Nkurunziza
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2020 - Pascal Nyabenda Évariste Ndayishimiye
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Burundi?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Burundi?
The head of state is Évariste Ndayishimiye (National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy).
When was the last election in Burundi?
The most recent was the Burundian parliamentary election on 5 June 2025.
What type of government does Burundi have?
Burundi is a presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.