Tajikistan flagPolitics & Government Guide

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Tajikistan

Tajikistan is governed by President Emomali Rahmon under an authoritarian presidential system since 1992. The bicameral Supreme Assembly consists of the National Assembly and Assembly of Representatives, with the president holding significant executive power including appointment of the prime minister and government members without parliamentary approval. The regime maintains strict control over political institutions and civil liberties.

Democracy Index

Poor

Government Type

Presidential Islamic Republic

Legal System

Civil law system based on civic code where judicial decisions are interpretations of legal code rather than sources of law

Head of State

President Emomali Rahmon(since 1992)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzodasince 2013

Political Indicators

Democracy Index
2.45

Scale: 0-10

Authoritarian

Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)

Legislature

Type:bicameral
Upper House:National Assembly (Majlisi Milli) (33 seats)
Lower House:Assembly of Representatives (Majlisi Namoyandagon) (63 seats)

Voting Rights

All citizens aged 18 and above have the right to vote in presidential and parliamentary elections

Voting Age18
SuffrageUniversal
Constitution1994
Provinces and cities4