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Elections in Zambia
presidential system
Elections in Zambia: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Hakainde Hichilema; the system of government is presidential system.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Hakainde Hichilema live
Head of state - United Party for National Development
In office since
24 August 2021
Party
United Party for National Development
Head of government
Edgar Lungu
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
presidential system
Capital
Lusaka
Population
19 610 769
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly
Established
1964
Currency
Zambian Kwacha
Official language
English
Capital
Lusaka
Region
Africa
Area
752,618 km2
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Election history
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2021 - Edgar Lungu Hakainde Hichilema
peaceful - no coup recorded
2015 - Guy Scott Edgar Lungu
peaceful - no coup recorded
2014 - Michael Sata Guy Scott
peaceful - no coup recorded
2011 - Rupiah Banda Michael Sata
peaceful - no coup recorded
2008 - Levy Mwanawasa Rupiah Banda
peaceful - no coup recorded
2002 - Frederick Chiluba Levy Mwanawasa
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Zambia?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Zambia?
The head of state is Hakainde Hichilema (United Party for National Development).
When was the last election in Zambia?
The most recent was the Zambian presidential election on 13 August 2026.
What type of government does Zambia have?
Zambia is a presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-09-15.