Democracy in Swaziland

Democracy Ratings

Freedom House 2018

Score:

6.5 out of 7

(where lower scores are more democratic)

Freedom Status:

Not Free

EIU Democracy Index 2017

Score:

3.03 out of 10

(where higher scores are more democratic)

World Ranking:

144

Polity IV 2016

Score:

-9

(from -10 to 10, where higher scores are more democratic)

Category:

Autocracy

 

Political System

System of Government Constitutional Monarchy, with a parliament
System of Appointment to Legislature

Lower Chamber: 55 elected through two-round system, each nominated by traditional councils

10 appointed  by the King

Upper Chamber: 20 appointed by the King

10 elected by the lower chamber

Last Legislative Election

2013

Next Legislative Election

2018

Number of Seats in Legislature Lower Chamber: 65

Upper Chamber: 30

Female quota, representation in lower house Yes: reserved seats

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