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Elections in Maldives
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Elections in Maldives: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is Mohamed Muizzu.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Mohamed Muizzu live
Head of state & government - People's National Congress
In office since
17 November 2023
Party
People's National Congress
Region
Asia
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Elections nearby - Asia
Next election
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Government
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Capital
Malé
Population
436 330
Country facts
Legislature
People's Majlis
Established
1965
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa
Official language
Maldivian
Capital
Malé
Region
Asia
Area
298 km2
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Election history
21 April 2024parliamentary
Maldivian parliamentary election
30 September 2023presidential
Maldivian presidential election
6 April 2019parliamentary
Maldivian parliamentary election
23 September 2018presidential
Maldivian presidential election
won: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
22 March 2014parliamentary
Maldivian parliamentary election
7 September 2013presidential
Maldivian presidential election
won: Abdulla Yameen
9 May 2009parliamentary
Maldivian parliamentary election
28 October 2008presidential
Maldivian presidential election
won: Mohamed Nasheed
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2023 - Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Mohamed Muizzu
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Maldives?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Maldives?
The head of state and government is Mohamed Muizzu (People's National Congress).
When was the last election in Maldives?
The most recent was the Maldivian parliamentary election on 21 April 2024.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.