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Elections in Timor-Leste
semi-presidential system
Elections in Timor-Leste: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the East Timorese presidential election on March 2027. Head of state is José Ramos-Horta; the system of government is semi-presidential system.
Next election
East Timorese presidential election - March 2027
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José Ramos-Horta live
Head of state - Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor
In office since
20 May 2022
Party
Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor
Head of government
Xanana Gusmão
Region
Asia
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Next election
East Timorese presidential election
March 2027
Government
semi-presidential system
Capital
Dili
Population
1 243 235
Country facts
Legislature
National Parliament
Established
1975
Currency
United States dollar
Official language
Tetum
Capital
Dili
Region
Asia
Area
14,918 km2
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Election history
21 May 2023parliamentary
East Timorese parliamentary election
19 April 2022presidential
East Timorese presidential election
12 May 2018parliamentary
East Timorese parliamentary election
22 July 2017parliamentary
East Timorese parliamentary election
20 March 2017presidential
East Timorese presidential election
won: Francisco Guterres
7 July 2012parliamentary
East Timorese parliamentary election
16 April 2012presidential
East Timorese presidential election
won: Taur Matan Ruak
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2023 - Taur Matan Ruak Xanana Gusmão
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Timor-Leste?
The East Timorese presidential election is scheduled for March 2027.
Who is the current leader of Timor-Leste?
The head of state is José Ramos-Horta (Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor).
When was the last election in Timor-Leste?
The most recent was the East Timorese parliamentary election on 21 May 2023.
What type of government does Timor-Leste have?
Timor-Leste is a semi-presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.