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The entry for Zambia published Legislative branch in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Legislative branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Legislative branch” (1990 to 2025) and “National Assembly” (1994 to 1996).
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2025 edition
Rewritten since 2024The same text in 4 editions, 1990 to 1993.
unicameral National Assembly
unicameral National Assembly
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “National Assembly”
- elections last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held in 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (150 total) MMD 125, UNIP 25;
- note - the MMD's majority was weakened by the defection of 13 of its parliamentary members during 1993 and the defeat of its candidates in 4 of the resulting by-elections
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
unicameral
elections last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held in 1996); results
- percent of vote by party NA; seats - (150 total) MMD 125, UNIP 25;
note - the MMD's majority was weakened by the defection of 13 of its
parliamentary members during 1993 and the defeat of its candidates in
4 of the resulting by-elections
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “National Assembly”
- elections last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held NA 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (150 total) MMD 125, UNIP 25;
- note - the MMD's majority was weakened by the defection of 13 of its parliamentary members during 1993 and the defeat of its candidates in 4 of the resulting by-elections
unicameral
elections last held 31 October 1991 (next to be
held in NA 1996); results- percent of vote by party NA; seats - (150
total) MMD 125, UNIP 25;note - the MMD's majority was weakened by the
defection of 13 of itsparliamentary members during 1993 and the
defeat of its candidates in4 of the resulting by-elections
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “National Assembly”
- elections last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held October 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (150 total) MMD 125, UNIP 25;
- note - the MMD's majority was weakened by the defection of 13 of its parliamentary members during 1993 and the defeat of its candidates in four of the resulting byelections
unicameral
elections last held 31 October 1991 (next to be
held NA October 1996); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (150
(150 total) MMD 125, UNIP 25; note - the MMD's majority was weakened
by thedefection of 13 of its parliamentary members during 1993 and the
the defeat of its candidates in 4 four of the resulting by-elections byelections
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held October 2001)
- election results :
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - MMD 130, NP 5, ZDC 2, AZ 2, independents 11
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members
are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held October 2001)
election results : percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - MMD
130, NP 5, ZDC 2, AZ 2, independents 11
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held October 2001)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party-NA; seats by party-MMD 130, NP 5, ZADECO 2, AZ 2, independents 11
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members
are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held October 2001)
election results : results: percent of vote by party - NA; party-NA; seats by party - MMDparty-MMD 130,
NP 5, ZDC ZADECO 2, AZ 2, independents 11
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held NA October 2001)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party--NA; seats by party--MMD 130, NP 5, ZADECO 2, AZ 2, independents 11
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members
members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held NA October
2001)
election results: percent of vote by party-NA; party--NA; seats by party-MMD 130, party--MMD
130, NP 5, ZADECO 2, AZ 2, independents 11
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held NA October 2001)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - MMD 131, NP 5, Zadeco 2, AZ 2, independents 10
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats;members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held NA October2001)
election results: percent of vote by party--NA; party - NA; seats by party--MMD party - MMD 131, NP 5,
130,ZADECO Zadeco 2, AZ 2, independents 11 10
- unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms) elections: last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held NA December 2001) election results: percent of vote by party - NA%;
- seats by party - MMD 131, NP 5, Zadeco 2, AZ 2, independents 10
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)elections: last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held NA October December 2001)election results: percent of vote by party - NA; NA%; seats by party - MMD 131, NP 5, Zadeco 2, AZ 2, independents 10
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA 2006)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - MMD 45.9%, UPND 32.4%, UNIP 8.8%, FDD 8.1%, HP 2.7%, PF 0.7%, ZRP 0.7%, independents 0.7%;
- seats by party - MMD 68, UPND 48, UNIP 13, FDD 12, HP 4, PF 1, ZRP 1, independents 1;
- seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 18 November 1996 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA December 2001) 2006)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; MMD 45.9%, UPND 32.4%, UNIP 8.8%, FDD 8.1%, HP 2.7%, PF 0.7%, ZRP 0.7%, independents 0.7%; seats by party - MMD 131, NP 5, Zadeco 2, AZ 2, 68, UPND 48, UNIP 13, FDD 12, HP 4, PF 1, ZRP 1, independents 10 1; seats not determined 2
The same text in 2003 and 2004.
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA December 2006)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - MMD 45.9%, UPND 32.4%, UNIP 8.8%, FDD 8.1%, HP 2.7%, PF 0.7%, ZRP 0.7%, independents 0.7%;
- seats by party - MMD 68, UPND 48, UNIP 13, FDD 12, HP 4, PF 1, ZRP 1, independents 1;
- seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA December 2006)
election results: percent of vote by party - MMD 45.9%, UPND 32.4%, UNIP 8.8%, FDD 8.1%, HP 2.7%, PF 0.7%, ZRP 0.7%, independents 0.7%; seats by party - MMD 68, UPND 48, UNIP 13, FDD 12, HP 4, PF 1, ZRP 1, independents 1; seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held December 2006)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - MMD 45.9%, UPND 32.4%, UNIP 8.8%, FDD 8.1%, HP 2.7%, PF 0.7%, ZRP 0.7%, independents 0.7%;
- seats by party - MMD 68, UPND 48, UNIP 13, FDD 12, HP 4, PF 1, ZRP 1, independents 1;
- seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (150 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA December 2006)
election results: percent of vote by party - MMD 45.9%, UPND 32.4%, UNIP 8.8%, FDD 8.1%, HP 2.7%, PF 0.7%, ZRP 0.7%, independents 0.7%; seats by party - MMD 68, UPND 48, UNIP 13, FDD 12, HP 4, PF 1, ZRP 1, independents 1; seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, eight members are appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held December 2006)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - MMD 45.9%, UPND 32.4%, UNIP 8.8%, FDD 8.1%, HP 2.7%, PF 0.7%, ZRP 0.7%, independents 0.7%;
- seats by party - MMD 68, UPND 48, UNIP 13, FDD 12, HP 4, PF 1, ZRP 1, independents 1;
- seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (150 (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote vote, eight members are appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held December 2006)
election results: percent of vote by party - MMD 45.9%, UPND 32.4%, UNIP 8.8%, FDD 8.1%, HP 2.7%, PF 0.7%, ZRP 0.7%, independents 0.7%; seats by party - MMD 68, UPND 48, UNIP 13, FDD 12, HP 4, PF 1, ZRP 1, independents 1; seats not determined 2
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, 8 members are appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 28 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - MMD 72, PF 44, UDA 27, ULP 2, NDF 1, independents 2;
- seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, eight 8 members are appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 27 December 2001 28 September 2006 (next to be held December 2006) in 2011)
election results: percent of vote by party - MMD 45.9%, UPND 32.4%, UNIP 8.8%, FDD 8.1%, HP 2.7%, PF 0.7%, ZRP 0.7%, independents 0.7%; NA; seats by party - MMD 68, UPND 48, UNIP 13, FDD 12, HP 4, 72, PF 1, ZRP 44, UDA 27, ULP 2, NDF 1, independents 1; 2; seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, 8 members are appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 28 September 2006 (next to be held in October 2011)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - MMD 72, PF 44, UDA 27, ULP 2, NDF 1, independents 2;
- seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, 8 members are appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held 28 September 2006 (next to be held in October 2011)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - MMD 72, PF 44, UDA 27, ULP 2, NDF 1, independents 2; seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, 8 members appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 28 September 2006 (next to be held in October 2011)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - MMD 72, PF 44, UDA 27, ULP 2, NDF 1, independents 2;
- seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, 8 members are appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 28 September 2006 (next to be held in October 2011)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - MMD 72, PF 44, UDA 27, ULP 2, NDF 1, independents 2; seats not determined 2
The same text in 3 editions, 2011 to 2013.
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, 8 members appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 20 September 2011 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - PF 60, MMD 55, UPND 28, ADD 1, FDD 1, independents 3;
- seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, 8 members appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 28 20 September 2006 2011 (next to be held in October 2011) 2016)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - MMD 72, PF 44, UDA 27, ULP 2, NDF 60, MMD 55, UPND 28, ADD 1, FDD 1, independents 2; 3; seats not determined 2
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, 8 members appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 20 September 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- note - over 25 by-elections, prompted by resignation, death, change of party or legal nullification have taken place since September 2011
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - PF 60, MMD 55, UPND 28, ADD 1, FDD 1, independents 3;
- seats not determined 2;
- note - seats as of 4 March 2014 - PF 69, MMD 41, UPND 31, ADD 1, FDD 1, independents 2, pending court decision 7, other 6
unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are elected by popular vote, 8 members appointed by the president, to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 20 September 2011 (next to be held in 2016) 2016); note - over 25 by-elections, prompted by resignation, death, change of party or legal nullification have taken place since September 2011
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PF 60, MMD 55, UPND 28, ADD 1, FDD 1, independents 3; seats not determined 2 2; note - seats as of 4 March 2014 - PF 69, MMD 41, UPND 31, ADD 1, FDD 1, independents 2, pending court decision 7, other 6
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, and 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 20 September 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- note - over 25 by-elections, prompted by resignation, death, change of party or legal nullification have taken place since September 2011
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - PF 60, MMD 55, UPND 28, ADD 1, FDD 1, independent 3;
- seats not determined 2;
- note - seats as of 8 April 2015 - PF 84, MMD 34, UPND 31, ADD 1, FDD 1, independent 2, other 5
description: unicameral National Assembly (158 seats; 150 members are directly elected in single-seat constituencies by popular simple majority vote, and 8 members appointed by the president, to president; members serve five-year 5-year terms)
elections:last held on 20 September 2011 (next to be held in 2016); note - over 25 by-elections, prompted by resignation, death, change of party or legal nullification have taken place since September 2011
election results:percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PF 60, MMD 55, UPND 28, ADD 1, FDD 1, independents independent 3; seats not determined 2; note - seats as of 4 March 2014 8 April 2015 - PF 69, 84, MMD 41, 34, UPND 31, ADD 1, FDD 1, independents independent 2, pending court decision 7, other 6 5
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (164 seats; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, and 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms);
- note - 6 additional electoral seats were added for the 11 August 2016 election, up from 150 electoral seats in the 2011 election
- elections:
- last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PF 80, UPND 58, MMD 3, FDD 1, independent 14
description: unicameral National Assembly (158 (164 seats; 150 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, and 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms) terms); note - 6 additional electoral seats were added for the 11 August 2016 election, up from 150 electoral seats in the 2011 election
elections: last held on 20 September 2011 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2016); note - over 25 by-elections, prompted by resignation, death, change of party or legal nullification have taken place since September 2011 2021)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PF 60, MMD 55, 80, UPND 28, ADD 1, FDD 1, independent 3; seats not determined 2; note - seats as of 8 April 2015 - PF 84, 58, MMD 34, UPND 31, ADD 1, 3, FDD 1, independent 2, other 5 14
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (164 seats; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, and 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms);
- note - 6 additional electoral seats were added for the 11 August 2016 election, up from 150 electoral seats in the 2011 election
- elections:
- last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - PF 42%, UPND 41.7%, MMD 2.7%, FDD 2.2%, other 1.9%,independent 9.5%; seats by party - PF 80, UPND 58, MMD 3, FDD 1, independent 14
description: unicameral National Assembly (164 seats; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, and 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms); note - 6 additional electoral seats were added for the 11 August 2016 election, up from 150 electoral seats in the 2011 election
elections: last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; PF 42%, UPND 41.7%, MMD 2.7%, FDD 2.2%, other 1.9%,independent 9.5%; seats by party - PF 80, UPND 58, MMD 3, FDD 1, independent 14
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (164 seats; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms);
- note - 6 additional electoral seats were added for the 11 August 2016 election, up from 150 electoral seats in the 2011 election
- elections:
- last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - PF 42%, UPND 41.7%, MMD 2.7%, FDD 2.2%, other 1.9%,independent 9.5%; seats by party - PF 80, UPND 58, MMD 3, FDD 1, independent 14
description: unicameral National Assembly (164 seats; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, vote in 2 rounds if needed, and 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms); note - 6 additional electoral seats were added for the 11 August 2016 election, up from 150 electoral seats in the 2011 election
elections: last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
election results: percent of vote by party - PF 42%, UPND 41.7%, MMD 2.7%, FDD 2.2%, other 1.9%,independent 9.5%; seats by party - PF 80, UPND 58, MMD 3, FDD 1, independent 14
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (165 seats; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and up to 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms);
- note - 6 additional electoral seats were added for the 11 August 2016 election, up from 150 electoral seats in the 2011 election
- elections:
- last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - PF 42%, UPND 41.7%, MMD 2.7%, FDD 2.2%, other 1.9%,independent 9.5%;
- seats by party - PF 89, UPND 54, MMD 5, FDD 1, NDC 1, independent 14;
- composition - men 135, women 30, percent of women 18.2%
description: unicameral National Assembly (164 (165 seats; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and up to 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms); note - 6 additional electoral seats were added for the 11 August 2016 election, up from 150 electoral seats in the 2011 election
elections: last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
election results: percent of vote by party - PF 42%, UPND 41.7%, MMD 2.7%, FDD 2.2%, other 1.9%,independent 9.5%; seats by party - PF 80, 89, UPND 58, 54, MMD 3, 5, FDD 1, NDC 1, independent 14 14; composition - men 135, women 30, percent of women 18.2%
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (167 seats; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and up to 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms);
- 3 ex-officio members elected by National Assembly membership
- elections:
- last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - UPND 53.9%, PF 38.1%, PNUP 0.6%, independent 7.4%;
- seats by party - UPND 82, PF 62, PNUP 1, independent 11;
- composition - men 136, women 20, percent of women 13.5%;
- 156 seats filled;
description: unicameral National Assembly (165 (167 seats; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and up to 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms); note - 6 additional electoral seats were added for the 11 August 2016 election, up from 150 electoral seats in the 2011 election 3 ex-officio members elected by National Assembly membership
elections: last held on 11 12 August 2016 2021 (next to be held in 2021) 2026)
election results: percent of vote by party - PF 42%, UPND 41.7%, MMD 2.7%, FDD 2.2%, other 1.9%,independent 9.5%; 53.9%, PF 38.1%, PNUP 0.6%, independent 7.4%; seats by party - PF 89, UPND 54, MMD 5, FDD 1, NDC 82, PF 62, PNUP 1, independent 14; 11; composition - men 135, 136, women 30, 20, percent of women 18.2% 13.5%; 156 seats filled;
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (167 seats statutory, 166 seats current; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and up to 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms);
- 3 ex-officio members elected by National Assembly membership
- elections:
- last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - UPND 53.9%, PF 38.1%, PNUP 0.6%, independent 7.4%;
- seats by party - UPND 82, PF 62, PNUP 1, independent 11;
- composition - men 136, women 20, percent of women 13.5%;
- composition - men 141, women 25, percent of women 15.1%
description: unicameral National Assembly (167 seats; seats statutory, 166 seats current; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and up to 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms); 3 ex-officio members elected by National Assembly membership
elections: last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results: percent of vote by party - UPND 53.9%, PF 38.1%, PNUP 0.6%, independent 7.4%; seats by party - UPND 82, PF 62, PNUP 1, independent 11; composition - men 136, women 20, percent of women 13.5%; 156 seats filled; composition - men 141, women 25, percent of women 15.1%
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (167 seats statutory, 166 seats current; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and up to 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms);
- 3 ex-officio members elected by National Assembly membership
- elections:
- last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - UPND 53.9%, PF 38.1%, PNUP 0.6%, independent 7.4%;
- seats by party - UPND 82, PF 62, PNUP 1, independent 11;
- composition - men 142, women 25, percentage women 15%
description: unicameral National Assembly (167 seats statutory, 166 seats current; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and up to 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms); 3 ex-officio members elected by National Assembly membership
elections: last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results: percent of vote by party - UPND 53.9%, PF 38.1%, PNUP 0.6%, independent 7.4%; seats by party - UPND 82, PF 62, PNUP 1, independent 11; composition - men 136, women 20, percent of women 13.5%; composition - men 141, 142, women 25, percent of percentage women 15.1% 15%
- legislature name:
- National Assembly
- legislative structure:
- unicameral
- number of seats:
- 167 (156 directly elected; 8 appointed)
- electoral system:
- plurality/majority
- scope of elections:
- full renewal
- term in office:
- 5 years
- most recent election date:
- 44420
- parties elected and seats per party:
- United Party for National Development (UPND) (82);
- Patriotic Front (PF) (60);
- Independents (13);
- Other (1)
- percentage of women in chamber:
- 15%
- expected date of next election:
- August 2026
Rewritten: too little of the 2024 text remains to mark the changes.
legislature name: National Assembly
legislative structure: unicameral
number of seats: 167 (156 directly elected; 8 appointed)
electoral system: plurality/majority
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 44420
parties elected and seats per party: United Party for National Development (UPND) (82); Patriotic Front (PF) (60); Independents (13); Other (1)
percentage of women in chamber: 15%
expected date of next election: August 2026
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