Politics & Government Guide · MyanmarPolitics & Government Guide in Myanmar
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
Myanmar remains under military junta rule led by Min Aung Hlaing following the 2021 coup, with sham elections held in late 2025-early 2026 amid civil war, territorial losses, and humanitarian crisis. The National Unity Government operates as a shadow opposition but faces significant challenges. Political stability is critically low, with widespread violence, displacement of over 3.5 million, and junta atrocities amounting to war crimes.
Political Stability
Poor
Corruption Index
Poor
Democracy Index
Poor
Government Type
Military junta
Legal System
Mixed legal system of English common law and customary law
Head of State
Chairman of the State Administration Council Min Aung Hlaing(since 2021)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing(Union Solidarity and Development Party)since 2021
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Very Low
Global Peace Index (2025)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2025)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Authoritarian Regime
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Pro-military
Voting Rights
Citizens aged 18 and older with valid voter registration; restrictions apply in martial law areas and to those deemed disloyal by junta authorities
Recent Developments
- Military junta held phased general elections starting December 28, 2025, amid ongoing civil war and territorial losses
- National Unity Government announced ministerial restructuring on December 8, 2025
- Junta extended state of emergency multiple times while facing resistance from ethnic armed groups and People's Defense Forces
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