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Executive branch Maldives, in 35 editions.
The entry for Maldives published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
president, Cabinet
president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 23 September 1988 (next to be held September 1994); results - President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected
- Citizens' Council:
- last held on 7 December 1989 (next to be held 7 December 1994);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (48 total, 40 elected)
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978)
President:
last held 23 September 1988 (next to be held September 1994); results -
President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected
Citizens' Council:
last held on 7 December 1989 (next to be held 7 December 1994); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (48 total, 40 elected)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 23 September 1988 (next to be held September 1993); results - President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected
- Citizens' Council:
- last held on 7 December 1989 (next to be held 7 December 1994);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (48 total, 40 elected)
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978)
president, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978)
last held 23 September 1988 (next to be held September 1994); 1993); results -
President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected
Citizens' Council:
last held on 7 December 1989 (next to be held 7 December 1994); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (48 total, 40 elected)
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978)
The entry for Maldives did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978);
- election last held 1 October 1993 (next to be held 1998);
- results - President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM was reelected with 92.76% of the vote
- cabinet:
- Ministry of Atolls; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM
(since 11 November 1978); election last held 1 October 1993 (next to
be held 1998); results - President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM was reelected
with 92.76% of the vote
cabinet: Ministry of Atolls; appointed by the president
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978) was reelected for a five-year term by secret ballot of the Majlis;
- election last held 1 October 1993 (next to be held NA 1998);
- results - President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM was reelected with 92.76% of the vote
- cabinet:
- Ministry of Atolls was appointed by the president; note - need not be members of Majilis
chief of state and head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM
GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); 1978) was reelected for a five-year term
by secret ballot of the Majlis; election last held 1 October 1993
(next to
was reelected
cabinet: Ministry of Atolls; Atolls was appointed by the president president; note -
need not be members of Majilis
- chief of state:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Ministry of Atolls appointed by the president; note - need not be members of Majilis
- elections :
- president elected by secret ballot of the Majlis for a five-year term; election last held 1 October 1993 (next to be held NA October 1998)
- election results:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; percent of Majlis vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 92.76%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November
1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November
1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Ministry of Atolls appointed by the president; note - need
not be members of Majilis
elections : president elected by secret ballot of the Majlis for a
five-year term; election last held 1 October 1993 (next to be held NA
October 1998)
election results: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; percent of
Majlis vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 92.76%
- chief of state:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Ministry of Atolls appointed by the president; note-need not be members of Majilis
- elections:
- president elected by secret ballot of the Majlis for a five-year term; election last held 1 October 1993 (next to be held NA October 1998)
- election results:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; percent of Majlis vote-Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 92.76%
chief of state: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November
1978); note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November
1978); note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Ministry of Atolls appointed by the president; note - neednote-need not
be members of Majiliselections : elections: president elected by secret ballot of the Majlis for a
five-year term; election last held 1 October 1993 (next to be held NA
October 1998)
election results: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; percent of
Majlis vote - Maumoon vote-Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 92.76%
- chief of state:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Ministry of Atolls appointed by the president; note--need not be members of Majlis
- elections:
- president elected by secret ballot of the Majlis for a five-year term; election last held 1 October 1993 (next to be held NA October 1998)
- election results:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; percent of Majlis vote--Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 92.76%
chief of state: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November
1978); note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November
November 1978); note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and
head of
cabinet: Ministry of Atolls appointed by the president; note-need not note--need
not be members of Majilis Majlis
elections: president elected by secret ballot of the Majlis for a
five-year term; election last held 1 October 1993 (next to be held NA
NA October 1998)
election results: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; percent of
of Majlis vote-Maumoon vote--Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 92.76%
- chief of state:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- appointed by the president; note - need not be members of Majlis
- elections:
- president nominated by the Majlis and then that nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required);
- president elected for a five-year term;
- election last held 16 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2003)
- election results:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; percent of popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.9%
chief of state: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 Novembernote--the note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11note--the note - the president is both the chief of state and
cabinet: Ministry of Atolls appointed by the president; note--neednote - need not be members of Majlis
elections: president elected nominated by secret ballot of the Majlis and then that nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required); president elected for a1 16 October 1993 1998 (next to be held1998) 2003)
election results: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; percentMajlis vote--Maumoon popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 92.76% 90.9%
- chief of state:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: appointed by the president;
- note - need not be members of Majlis elections: president nominated by the Majlis and then that nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required);
- president elected for a five-year term;
- election last held 16 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2003) election results: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected;
- percent of popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.9%
chief of state: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- elections:
- president nominated by the Majlis and then that nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required);
- president elected for a five-year term;
- election last held 16 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2003)
- election results:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; percent of popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.9%
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president; note - need not be members of Majlis
- head of government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: appointed by the president; note - need not be members of Majlis
elections: president nominated by the Majlis and then that nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required); president elected for a five-year term; election last held 16 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2003)
election results: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; percent of popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.9%
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president; note - need not be members of Majlis
head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- elections:
- president nominated by the Majlis and then the nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required);
- president elected for a five-year term;
- election last held 16 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2003)
- election results:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected in referendum held 17 October 2003; percent of popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.3%
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president; note - need not be members of Majlis
- head of government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
elections: president nominated by the Majlis and then that the nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required); president elected for a five-year term; election last held 16 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2003)
election results: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected; reelected in referendum held 17 October 2003; percent of popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.9% 90.3%
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president; note - need not be members of Majlis
head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
The same text in 3 editions, 2004 to 2006.
- chief of state:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president nominated by the Majlis and then the nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required);
- president elected for a five-year term;
- election last held 17 October 2003 (next to be held NA 2008)
- election results:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected in referendum held 17 October 2003; percent of popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.3%
chief of state: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president nominated by the Majlis and then the nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required); president elected for a five-year term; election last held 16 17 October 1998 2003 (next to be held NA October 2003) 2008)
election results: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected in referendum held 17 October 2003; percent of popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.3%
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president; note - need not be members of Majlis
head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president nominated by the Majlis;
- nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required);
- president elected for a five-year term;
- election last held 17 October 2003 (next to be held in 2008)
- election results:
- President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected in referendum held 17 October 2003; percent of popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.3%
chief of state: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM (since 11 November 1978); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 1978)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president nominated by the Majlis and then the Majlis; nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin is required); president elected for a five-year term; election last held 17 October 2003 (next to be held NA in 2008)
election results: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected in referendum held 17 October 2003; percent of popular vote - Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.3%
- chief of state:
- President Mohamed NASHEED (since 11 November 2008);
- Vice President (vacant);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mohamed NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President (vacant)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- under the new constitution, the president is elected by direct vote;
- president elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 8 and 28 October 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Mohamed NASHEED elected president;
- percent of vote - NASHEED 54.25%, Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 45.75%;
- note - NASHEED is expected to assume office on 11 November 2008
chief of state: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM Mohamed NASHEED (since 11 November 1978); 2008); Vice President (vacant); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM Mohamed NASHEED (since 11 November 1978) 2008); Vice President (vacant)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president nominated by under the Majlis; nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at least a 51% approval margin new constitution, the president is required); elected by direct vote; president elected for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 17 8 and 28 October 2003 2008 (next to be held in 2008) 2013)
election results: President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM reelected in referendum held 17 October 2003; Mohamed NASHEED elected president; percent of popular vote - NASHEED 54.25%, Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 90.3% 45.75%; note - NASHEED is expected to assume office on 11 November 2008
- chief of state:
- President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008);
- Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- under the new constitution, the president is elected by direct vote;
- president elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 8 and 28 October 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Mohamed NASHEED elected president; percent of vote - NASHEED 54.25%, Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 45.75%
chief of state:
President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President (vacant); Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President (vacant) Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections:
under the new constitution, the president is elected by direct vote; president elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 8 and 28 October 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
election results:
Mohamed NASHEED elected president; percent of vote - NASHEED 54.25%, Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 45.75%; note - NASHEED is expected to assume office on 11 November 2008 45.75%
- chief of state:
- President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008);
- Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers is appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- under the new constitution, the president elected by direct vote;
- president elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 and 28 October 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Mohamed NASHEED elected president; percent of vote - NASHEED 54.3%, Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 45.7%
chief of state:
President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers is appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
under the new constitution, the president is elected by direct vote; president elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 and 28 October 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
election results:
Mohamed NASHEED elected president; percent of vote - NASHEED 54.25%, 54.3%, Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 45.75% 45.7%
- chief of state:
- President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008);
- Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers is appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- under the new constitution, the president elected by direct vote;
- president elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 and 28 October 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Mohamed NASHEED elected president; percent of vote - Mohamed NASHEED 54.3%, Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 45.7%
chief of state:
President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers is appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
under the new constitution, the president elected by direct vote; president elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 and 28 October 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
election results:
Mohamed NASHEED elected president; percent of vote - Mohamed NASHEED 54.3%, Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 45.7%
- chief of state:
- President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 8 February 2012);
- Vice President Mohamed Waheed DEEN (since 22 February 2012);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 7 February 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers is appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- under the new constitution, the president is elected by direct vote;
- president elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 and 28 October 2008 (next to be held in July 2013)
- election results:
- Mohamed NASHEED elected president;
- percent of vote - Mohamed NASHEED 54.3%, Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 45.7%;
- note - Mohamed NASHEED resigned the presidency on 7 February 2012 following weeks of public protests over his controversial order to arrest a senior judge, and Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku assumed the presidency
chief of state:
President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008); 8 February 2012); Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku Waheed DEEN (since 11 November 2008); 22 February 2012); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Mohamed "Anni" NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku (since 11 November 2008) 7 February 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers is appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
under the new constitution, the president is elected by direct vote; president elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 and 28 October 2008 (next to be held in July 2013)
election results:
Mohamed NASHEED elected president; percent of vote - Mohamed NASHEED 54.3%, Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM 45.7% 45.7%; note - Mohamed NASHEED resigned the presidency on 7 February 2012 following weeks of public protests over his controversial order to arrest a senior judge, and Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku assumed the presidency
- chief of state:
- President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013);
- Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL Ahmed (since 17 November 2013) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013); Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL Ahmed (since 17 November 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers is appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by direct vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election held on 7 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court;
- rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and runoff held on 16 November (next election to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- first round (9 November 2013);
- percent of vote - Mohamed NASHEED 46.9%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom 29.7%, Qasim IBRAHIM 23.3%;
- runoff (postponed to 16 November 2013);
- percent of vote - Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom elected president 51.4%, Mohamed NASHEED 48.6%
chief of state:
President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 8 February 2012); 17 November 2013); Vice President Mohamed Waheed DEEN JAMEEL Ahmed (since 22 February 2012); 17 November 2013) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013); Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku JAMEEL Ahmed (since 7 February 2012) 17 November 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers is appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:under the new constitution, the president is elected by direct vote; president elected vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 7 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court; rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and 28 October 2008 runoff held on 16 November (next election to be held in July 2013) 2018)
election results:Mohamed NASHEED elected president; first round (9 November 2013); percent of vote - Mohamed NASHEED 54.3%, Maumoon 46.9%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul GAYOOM 45.7%; note Gayoom 29.7%, Qasim IBRAHIM 23.3%; runoff (postponed to 16 November 2013); percent of vote - Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom elected president 51.4%, Mohamed NASHEED resigned the presidency on 7 February 2012 following weeks of public protests over his controversial order to arrest a senior judge, and Vice President Mohamed WAHEED Hassan Maniku assumed the presidency 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013);
- Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL Ahmed (since 17 November 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013); Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL Ahmed (since 17 November 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers is appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by direct vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- the election held on 7 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court;
- rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and runoff held on 16 November (next election to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- first round (9 November 2013);
- percent of vote - Mohamed NASHEED 46.9%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom 29.7%, Qasim IBRAHIM 23.3%;
- runoff (postponed to 16 November 2013);
- percent of vote - Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom elected president 51.4%, Mohamed NASHEED 48.6%
chief of state:
President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013); Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL Ahmed (since 17 November 2013) 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013); Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL Ahmed (since 17 November 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers is appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by direct vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); the election held on 7 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court; rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and runoff held on 16 November (next election to be held in 2018)
election results:
first round (9 November 2013); percent of vote - Mohamed NASHEED 46.9%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom 29.7%, Qasim IBRAHIM 23.3%; runoff (postponed to 16 November 2013); percent of vote - Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom elected president 51.4%, Mohamed NASHEED 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013);
- Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor (since 22 July 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013); Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor (since 22 July 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- the election held on 7 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court;
- rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and a runoff held on 16 November (next election to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- first round (9 November 2013);
- percent of vote - Mohamed NASHEED (MDP) 46.9%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 29.7%, Qasim IBRAHIM (JP) 23.3%;
- runoff (16 November 2013);
- percent of vote - Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom elected president 51.4%, Mohamed NASHEED 48.6%
chief of state:Mohamed JAMEEL Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor (since 17 November 2013); 22 July 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:Mohamed JAMEEL Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor (since 17 November 2013) 22 July 2015)
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elections:direct absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); the election held on 7 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court; rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and a runoff held on 16 November (next election to be held in 2018)
election results:(postponed to 16 (16 November 2013); percent of vote - Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom elected president 51.4%, Mohamed NASHEED 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013);
- Vice President Abdulla JIHAD (since 21 June 2016);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor (since 22 July 2015) was removed from office 5 November 2015
- head of government:
- President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013);
- Vice President Abdulla JIHAD (since 22 June 2016);
- note - Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor (since 22 July 2015) was removed from office 5 November 2015
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- the election held on 7 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court;
- rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and a runoff held on 16 November (next election to be held in 2018)
- election results:
chief of state: President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013); Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor Abdulla JIHAD (since 22 July 2015); 21 June 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government government; Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor (since 22 July 2015) was removed from office 5 November 2015
head of government: President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013); Vice President Abdulla JIHAD (since 22 June 2016); note - Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor (since 22 July 2015) was removed from office 5 November 2015
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); the election held on 7 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court; rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and a runoff held on 16 November (next election to be held in 2018)
election results: first round (9 November 2013); - percent of vote - Mohamed NASHEED (MDP) 46.9%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 29.7%, Qasim IBRAHIM (JP) 23.3%; runoff (16 November 2013); second round - percent of vote - Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom elected president 51.4%, Mohamed NASHEED 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013);
- Vice President Abdulla JIHAD (since 21 June 2016);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- note - Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL was removed from office 22 July 2015 and Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor was removed from office 5 November 2015
- head of government:
- President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013);
- Vice President Abdulla JIHAD (since 21 June 2016);
- note - Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL was removed from office 22 July 2015 and Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor was removed from office 5 November 2015
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- the election held on 7 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court;
- rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and a runoff held on 16 November 2013 (next election to be held in 2018)
- election results:
chief of state: President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013); Vice President Abdulla JIHAD (since 21 June 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; note - Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL was removed from office 22 July 2015 and Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor (since 22 July 2015) was removed from office 5 November 2015
head of government: President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (since 17 November 2013); Vice President Abdulla JIHAD (since 22 21 June 2016); note - Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL was removed from office 22 July 2015 and Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor (since 22 July 2015) was removed from office 5 November 2015
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president president, approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); the election held on 7 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court; rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and a runoff held on 16 November 2013 (next election to be held in 2018)
election results: first round - percent of vote in first round - Mohamed NASHEED (MDP) 46.9%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 29.7%, Qasim IBRAHIM (JP) 23.3%; runoff Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom elected president in second round - percent of vote - Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom elected president 51.4%, Mohamed NASHEED 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed SOLIH (since 17 November 2018);
- Vice President Faisal NASEEM (since 17 November 2018);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (since 19 November 2018); Vice President Faisal NASEEM (since 17 November 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 September 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
- Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected president (in 1 round); Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7%
chief of state: President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed SOLIH (since 17 November 2013); 2018); Vice President Abdulla JIHAD Faisal NASEEM (since 21 June 2016); 17 November 2018); the president is both chief of state and head of government; note - Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL was removed from office 22 July 2015 and Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor was removed from office 5 November 2015 government
head of government: President Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (since 17 19 November 2013); 2018); Vice President Abdulla JIHAD Faisal NASEEM (since 21 June 2016); note - Vice President Mohamed JAMEEL was removed from office 22 July 2015 and Vice President Ahmed ADHEEB Abdul Ghafoor was removed from office 5 17 November 2015 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); the election last held on 7 23 September 2013 was annulled by the Supreme Court; rerun of first round held on 9 November 2013 and a runoff held on 16 November 2013 2018 (next election to be held in 2018) 2023)
election results: percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Mohamed NASHEED (MDP) 46.9%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 29.7%, Qasim IBRAHIM (JP) 23.3%; Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom SOLIH elected president in second round - (in 1 round); Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom 51.4%, Mohamed NASHEED 48.6% (PPM) 41.7%
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed SOLIH (since 17 November 2018);
- Vice President Faisal NASEEM (since 17 November 2018);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (since 17 November 2018); Vice President Faisal NASEEM (since 17 November 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 September 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
- Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected president (in 1 round); Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7%
chief of state: President Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed SOLIH (since 17 November 2018); Vice President Faisal NASEEM (since 17 November 2018); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (since 19 17 November 2018); Vice President Faisal NASEEM (since 17 November 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 September 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
election results: Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected president (in 1 round); Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7%
- chief of state:
- President Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed SOLIH (since 17 November 2018);
- Vice President Faisal NASEEM (since 17 November 2018);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed SOLIH (since 17 November 2018); Vice President Faisal NASEEM (since 17 November 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 September 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
- 2018: Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected president (in the first round); Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7%
chief of state: President Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed SOLIH (since 17 November 2018); Vice President Faisal NASEEM (since 17 November 2018); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed SOLIH (since 17 November 2018); Vice President Faisal NASEEM (since 17 November 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 September 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
election results: 2018: Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected president (in 1 the first round); Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7%
- chief of state:
- President Mohamed MUIZZI (sworn in 17 November 2023);
- Vice President-elect Hussain Mohamed LATHEEF (since 30 September 2023);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- inauguration scheduled for 17 November 2023
- head of government:
- President Mohamed MUIZZI ((sworn in 17 November 2023); Vice President-elect Hussain Mohamed LATHEEF (since 30 September 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- first round held on 9 September 2023 and runoff held on 30 September 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
- election results:
- 2023: first round results - Mohamed MUIZZI 46.1%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH 39.1%, Ilyas LEBEEB 7.1%, other 7.7%;
- Mohamed MUZZI elected president in second round;
- Mohamed MUZZI (PNC) 54%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 46%
2018 : Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected president in first round; Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7%
chief of state: President Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed SOLIH (since MUIZZI (sworn in 17 November 2018); 2023); Vice President Faisal NASEEM President-elect Hussain Mohamed LATHEEF (since 17 November 2018); 30 September 2023); the president is both chief of state and head of government government; inauguration scheduled for 17 November 2023
head of government: President Ibrahim "Ibu" Mohamed SOLIH (since MUIZZI ((sworn in 17 November 2018); 2023); Vice President Faisal NASEEM President-elect Hussain Mohamed LATHEEF (since 17 November 2018) 30 September 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last first round held on 23 9 September 2018 2023 and runoff held on 30 September 2023 (next to be held in 2023) 2028)
election results: 2018:
2023: first round results - Mohamed MUIZZI 46.1%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH 39.1%, Ilyas LEBEEB 7.1%, other 7.7%; Mohamed MUZZI elected president (in the in second round; Mohamed MUZZI (PNC) 54%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 46%
2018 : Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected president in first round); round; Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7%
- chief of state:
- President Mohamed MUIZZU (since 17 November 2023)
- head of government:
- President Mohamed MUIZZU (since 17 November 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by People's Majlis
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- first round held on 9 September 2023 and runoff held on 30 September 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
- election results:
- 2023: Mohamed MUIZZU elected president in the second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Mohamed MUIZZU (PNC) 46.1%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 39.1%, Ilyas LABEEB (DEMS) 7.1%, other 7.7%;
- percent of vote in the second round - Mohamed MUIZZU 54%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH 46%
2018 : Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected president in first round; Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7%
chief of state: President Mohamed MUIZZI (sworn in 17 November 2023); Vice President-elect Hussain Mohamed LATHEEF MUIZZU (since 30 September 2023); the president is both chief of state and head of government; inauguration scheduled for 17 November 2023 2023)
head of government: President Mohamed MUIZZI ((sworn in MUIZZU (since 17 November 2023); Vice President-elect Hussain Mohamed LATHEEF (since 30 September 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by Parliament People's Majlis
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); first round held on 9 September 2023 and runoff held on 30 September 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
election results:
2023: Mohamed MUIZZU elected president in the second round; percent of vote in first round results - Mohamed MUIZZI MUIZZU (PNC) 46.1%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 39.1%, Ilyas LEBEEB LABEEB (DEMS) 7.1%, other 7.7%; Mohamed MUZZI elected president percent of vote in the second round; round - Mohamed MUZZI (PNC) MUIZZU 54%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 46%
2018 : Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected president in first round; Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7%
- chief of state:
- President Mohamed MUIZZU (since 17 November 2023)
- head of government:
- President Mohamed MUIZZU (since 17 November 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by People's Majlis
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 9 September 2023, with runoff on 30 September 2023
- election results:
- 2023: Mohamed MUIZZU elected president in the second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Mohamed MUIZZU (PNC) 46.1%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 39.1%, Ilyas LABEEB (DEMS) 7.1%, other 7.7%;
- percent of vote in the second round - Mohamed MUIZZU 54%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH 46%
- expected date of next election:
- 2028
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Mohamed MUIZZU (since 17 November 2023)
head of government: President Mohamed MUIZZU (since 17 November 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by People's Majliselections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); first round held on term)
most recent election date: 9 September 2023 and 2023, with runoff held on 30 September 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
election results:
2023: Mohamed MUIZZU elected president in the second round; percent of vote in first round - Mohamed MUIZZU (PNC) 46.1%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 39.1%, Ilyas LABEEB (DEMS) 7.1%, other 7.7%; percent of vote in the second round - Mohamed MUIZZU 54%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH 46%2018 : Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected expected date of next election: 2028
note: the president in first round; Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7% is both chief of state and head of government
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