At Stake in this Election:  

Voters will decide on the following question: 

• “Do you approve of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025?” 

If successful, the referendum will change parliamentary terms from 3 years to 4.  

Government Structure:  

• Chief of State: President David Ranibok ADEANG (since 30 October 2023) 

• Head of Government: President David Ranibok ADEANG (since 30 October 2023) 

• Assembly: unicameral, 19-seat parliament.  

Electoral System:  

• The President is indirectly elected via Parliament for a 3-year term, renewable once. The President is both the Chief of State and Head of Government.  

• Members of Parliament are directly elected via a plurality system to serve 3-year terms.  

Last Election: 

The last referendum was held on November 13, 2021. Voter turnout was 82%.  

Information for Voters: 

For Voters (in English) 

Key Deadlines: 

• Candidate filing deadline: N/A  

• Voter registration deadline: 20 September 2025 

Population and Registered Voters: 

• Population: 11,947 (2024 estimate) 

• Registered Voters: 8,131 (2022 estimate) 

Gender Data: 

• Female Population: 5,864 (2024 estimate) 

• CEDAW Status: Ascended 23 June 2011  

• Gender Quota: n/a  

• Female Candidates in this election: n/a 

• Number of Female Legislators (pre-election): 2 out of 19 in Parliament 

• Human Development Index (HDI) Position: 0.938 (Very High) (2023 estimate) 

• Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) Categorization: 15.4 (2025 estimate) 

Disability Data: 

• CRPD Status: Ascended 27 June 2012 

• Projected population with a disability: 1,912 (2024 estimate)