Prime Minister

The prime minister of East Timor is the leader of the majority party or majority coalition following parliamentary elections appointed by the president.


Source: CIA World Factbook - East Timor


Population 1,268,671
Election Method Indirectly Elected
Office Holder Xanana Gusmão
Term Length 5 years
Term Limit None

Upcoming Election

Election Count Down Election Date
East Timorese Legislative Election, 2028 in 3 years May 2028 *No Fixed Date

Event Timeline

July 1, 2023
Xanana Gusmão begins office
Taur Matan Ruak resigns office
May 21, 2023 East Timorese Legislative Election, 2023
Candidate Party Region Vote Count Elected
Xanana Gusmão National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction East Timor
more...
June 22, 2018
Taur Matan Ruak begins office
May 12, 2018 East Timorese Legislative Election, 2018
Candidate Party Region Vote Count Elected
Xanana Gusmão National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction East Timor
Mari Alkatiri "Fretilin" Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor East Timor
Mariano Sabino Lopes Democratic Party East Timor
more...
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