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Elections in Vanuatu
Sovereign state
Elections in Vanuatu: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Vanuatuan general election on 31 October 2026. Head of government is Bob Loughman.
Next election
Vanuatuan general election - 31 October 2026
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Head of government - Vanua'aku Pati
In office since
20 April 2020
Party
Vanua'aku Pati
Head of state
Nikenike Vurobaravu
Region
Insular Oceania
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Next election
Vanuatuan general election
31 October 2026
Government
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Capital
Port Vila
Population
300 019
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Vanuatu
Established
1980
Currency
Vanuatu vatus
Official language
French
Capital
Port Vila
Region
Insular Oceania
Area
12,190 km2
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Election history
16 January 2025parliamentary
Vanuatuan general election
13 October 2022parliamentary
Vanuatuan general election
21 July 2022presidential
Vanuatuan presidential election
19 March 2020parliamentary
Vanuatuan general election
22 January 2016parliamentary
Vanuatuan general election
30 October 2012parliamentary
Vanuatuan general election
2 September 2009presidential
Vanuatuan presidential election
2 September 2008parliamentary
Vanuatuan general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2020 - Charlot Salwai Bob Loughman
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Vanuatu?
The Vanuatuan general election is scheduled for 31 October 2026.
Who is the current leader of Vanuatu?
The head of government is Bob Loughman (Vanua'aku Pati).
When was the last election in Vanuatu?
The most recent was the Vanuatuan general election on 16 January 2025.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.