Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Kiribati
Kiribati remains a presidential republic led by President Taneti Maamau of the Tobwaan Kiribati Party, who secured a third term following the party's landslide victory in the 2024 parliamentary elections. The unicameral House of Assembly, with 45 members, supports the government's focus on economic development and foreign relations amid climate challenges. Political stability persists with regular elections, though concerns over one-party dominance have emerged.
Democracy Index
Good
Government Type
Presidential republic
Legal System
Mixed legal system of English common law and customary law
Head of State
President Taneti Maamau(since 2016)
Head of Government
President Taneti Maamau(Tobwaan Kiribati Party)since 2016
Political Indicators
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Ruling party
Opposition
Voting Rights
Citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in national elections
Recent Developments
- Parliamentary elections held August 2024, with Tobwaan Kiribati Party winning 33 of 44 seats
- President Taneti Maamau re-elected to third term on 25 October 2024
- New House of Assembly convened on 13 September 2024, electing Willie Tokataake as Speaker
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