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Elections in Malta
parliamentary democracy
Elections in Malta: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Maltese general election on 2027. Head of government is Robert Abela; the system of government is parliamentary democracy.
Next election
Maltese general election - 2027
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Robert Abela live
Head of government - Labour Party
In office since
1 January 2020
Party
Labour Party
Head of state
Myriam Spiteri Debono
Region
Europe
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Next election
Maltese general election
2027
Government
parliamentary democracy
Capital
Valletta
Population
553 214
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Malta
Established
1964
Currency
euro
Official language
English
Capital
Valletta
Region
Europe
Area
316 km2
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Election history
27 March 2024presidential
Maltese presidential election
26 March 2022parliamentary
Maltese general election
2 April 2019presidential
Maltese presidential election
won: George William Vella
3 June 2017parliamentary
Maltese general election
1 April 2014presidential
Maltese presidential election
won: Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca
9 March 2013parliamentary
Maltese general election
12 January 2009presidential
Maltese presidential election
8 March 2008parliamentary
Maltese general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2020 - Joseph Muscat Robert Abela
peaceful - no coup recorded
2013 - Lawrence Gonzi Joseph Muscat
peaceful - no coup recorded
2004 - Eddie Fenech Adami Lawrence Gonzi
peaceful - no coup recorded
1998 - Alfred Sant Eddie Fenech Adami
peaceful - no coup recorded
1996 - Eddie Fenech Adami Alfred Sant
peaceful - no coup recorded
1987 - Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici Eddie Fenech Adami
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Malta?
The Maltese general election is scheduled for 2027.
Who is the current leader of Malta?
The head of government is Robert Abela (Labour Party).
When was the last election in Malta?
The most recent was the Maltese presidential election on 27 March 2024.
What type of government does Malta have?
Malta is a parliamentary democracy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.