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Elections in Eswatini
absolute monarchy
Elections in Eswatini: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Mswati III; the system of government is absolute monarchy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Mswati III live
Head of state
In office since
25 April 1986
Head of government
Edeupa Yerimin
Region
Africa
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Next election
-
Government
absolute monarchy
Capital
Mbabane
Population
1 230 506
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Eswatini
Established
1968
Currency
lilangeni
Official language
English
Capital
Mbabane
Region
Africa
Area
17,364 km2
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Election history
29 September 2023parliamentary
Swazi general election
21 September 2018parliamentary
Swazi general election
20 September 2013parliamentary
Swazi general election
19 September 2008parliamentary
Swazi general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2023 - Mgwagwa Gamedze Edeupa Yerimin
peaceful - no coup recorded
2023 - Cleopas Dlamini Mgwagwa Gamedze
peaceful - no coup recorded
2021 - Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku Cleopas Dlamini
peaceful - no coup recorded
2020 - Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Eswatini?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Eswatini?
The head of state is Mswati III.
When was the last election in Eswatini?
The most recent was the Swazi general election on 29 September 2023.
What type of government does Eswatini have?
Eswatini is a absolute monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.