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Elections in Mauritius
parliamentary republic
Elections in Mauritius: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Pravind Jugnauth; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Head of government - Militant Socialist Movement
Party
Militant Socialist Movement
Head of state
Dharam Gokhool
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Port Louis
Population
1 264 613
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly of Mauritius
Established
1968
Currency
Mauritian rupee
Official language
French
Capital
Port Louis
Region
Africa
Area
2,040 km2
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Election history
6 December 2024presidential
Mauritian presidential election
30 November 2024parliamentary
Mauritian parliamentary election
7 November 2019parliamentary
Mauritian general election
10 December 2014parliamentary
Mauritian general election
5 May 2010parliamentary
Mauritian general election
19 September 2008presidential
Mauritian presidential 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 Mauritius?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Mauritius?
The head of government is Pravind Jugnauth (Militant Socialist Movement).
When was the last election in Mauritius?
The most recent was the Mauritian presidential election on 6 December 2024.
What type of government does Mauritius have?
Mauritius is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.