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Elections in Estonia
parliamentary republic
Elections in Estonia: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the next Estonian parliamentary election on 7 March 2027. Head of government is Kristen Michal; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
next Estonian parliamentary election - 7 March 2027
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Kristen Michal live
Head of government - Estonian Reform Party
In office since
23 July 2024
Party
Estonian Reform Party
Head of state
Alar Karis
Region
Europe
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Next election
next Estonian parliamentary election
7 March 2027
Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Tallinn
Population
1 369 995
Country facts
Legislature
Riigikogu
Established
1918
Currency
euro
Official language
Estonian
Capital
Tallinn
Region
Europe
Area
45,335 km2
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Election history
1 January 2026presidential
Estonian presidential election
5 March 2023parliamentary
Estonian parliamentary election
turnout 63.5%
30 August 2021presidential
Estonian presidential election
won: Alar Karis
3 March 2019parliamentary
Estonian parliamentary election
turnout 63.7%
3 October 2016presidential
Estonian presidential election
won: Kersti Kaljulaid
1 March 2015parliamentary
Estonian parliamentary election
29 August 2011presidential
Estonian presidential election
won: Toomas Hendrik Ilves
6 March 2011parliamentary
Estonian parliamentary election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2024 - Kaja Kallas Kristen Michal
peaceful - no coup recorded
2021 - Jüri Ratas Kaja Kallas
peaceful - no coup recorded
2016 - Taavi Rõivas Jüri Ratas
peaceful - no coup recorded
2014 - Andrus Ansip Taavi Rõivas
peaceful - no coup recorded
2005 - Juhan Parts Andrus Ansip
peaceful - no coup recorded
2003 - Siim Kallas Juhan Parts
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Estonia?
The next Estonian parliamentary election is scheduled for 7 March 2027.
Who is the current leader of Estonia?
The head of government is Kristen Michal (Estonian Reform Party).
When was the last election in Estonia?
The most recent was the Estonian presidential election on 1 January 2026.
What type of government does Estonia have?
Estonia is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.