Quick Facts
- Population: approximately 135k
- 8 political parties recorded
- 1 political office tracked
- 1 political institution mapped
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At a Glance
Kiribati — located in Oceania, with approximately 135k people — is a sovereign state governed from Tarawa.
Kiribati's political landscape includes 8 political parties and 1 office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who leads Kiribati?
- Key political offices in Kiribati include President of Kiribati. These offices shape how executive, legislative, and judicial authority is exercised in the country.
- What is the capital of Kiribati?
- The capital of Kiribati is Tarawa. As the seat of government, the capital is where the country's major political institutions and decision-making bodies are headquartered.
- What are the major political parties in Kiribati?
- Kiribati has 8 notable political parties, including Boutokaan Kiribati Moa Party, Kiribati First Party, Maurin Kiribati Pati, National Progressive Party, Pillars of Truth. Party competition is central to how political power is distributed — electoral outcomes and coalition dynamics directly determine who governs and what policies are implemented.
- What is the population of Kiribati?
- Kiribati has a population of approximately 135k. Population size affects the country's representation in international bodies, electoral district sizing, and the scale of its political institutions.
- What is the political history of Kiribati?
- island sovereign state in the central Pacific Ocean
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Parties
Boutokaan Kiribati Moa Party
political party
Kiribati First Party
political party
Maurin Kiribati Pati
political party
National Progressive Party
former political party in Kiribati

Pillars of Truth
political party in Kiribati
Protect the Maneaba
political party
Tobwaan Kiribati Party
political party in Kiribati
United Coalition Party
political party
Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Country
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- 2 linked
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(65/100)
Country data is assembled from structured entity records, election results, and office timelines.

