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Elections in Myanmar
republic
Elections in Myanmar: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Min Aung Hlaing; the system of government is republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Min Aung Hlaing live
Head of government - Union Solidarity and Development Party
In office since
1 February 2021
Party
Union Solidarity and Development Party
Head of state
Myint Swe
Region
Asia
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Next election
-
Government
republic
Capital
Naypyidaw
Population
53 370 609
Country facts
Legislature
Assembly of the Union
Established
1948
Currency
kyat
Official language
Burmese
Capital
Naypyidaw
Region
Asia
Area
676,577 km2
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Election history
8 November 2020parliamentary
Myanmar parliamentary election
28 March 2018presidential
Myanmar presidential election
15 March 2016presidential
Myanmar presidential election
8 November 2015parliamentary
Myanmar general election
4 February 2011presidential
Myanmar presidential election
7 November 2010parliamentary
Myanmar general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2021 - Aung San Suu Kyi Min Aung Hlaing
irregular - successful coup (2021-02-01)
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Myanmar?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Myanmar?
The head of government is Min Aung Hlaing (Union Solidarity and Development Party).
When was the last election in Myanmar?
The most recent was the Myanmar parliamentary election on 8 November 2020.
What type of government does Myanmar have?
Myanmar is a republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.