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Elections in Kuwait
constitutional monarchy
Elections in Kuwait: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah; the system of government is constitutional monarchy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah live
Head of government - independent politician
Party
independent politician
Head of state
Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Region
Asia
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Next election
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Government
constitutional monarchy
Capital
Kuwait City
Population
4 464 000
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly of Kuwait
Established
1991
Currency
Kuwaiti dinar
Official language
Arabic
Capital
Kuwait City
Region
Asia
Area
17,818 km2
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Election history
4 April 2024parliamentary
Kuwaiti general election
6 June 2023parliamentary
Kuwaiti general election
29 September 2022parliamentary
Kuwaiti general election
5 December 2020parliamentary
Kuwaiti general election
26 November 2016parliamentary
Kuwaiti general election
27 July 2013parliamentary
Kuwaiti general election
1 December 2012parliamentary
December 2012 Kuwaiti general election
16 May 2009parliamentary
Kuwaiti general election
17 May 2008parliamentary
Kuwaiti general 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 Kuwait?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Kuwait?
The head of government is Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah (independent politician).
When was the last election in Kuwait?
The most recent was the Kuwaiti general election on 4 April 2024.
What type of government does Kuwait have?
Kuwait is a constitutional monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.