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Countries Without Government
Countries Without Government: compare 18 countries on 4 metrics.
Politics & Government18 countries · 4 metricsUpdated Apr 30, 2024Original page
13 sources
- Countries without government - Ceylon Independent
- Freedom House
- Politics of Burkina Faso - Wiki
- 2011 Egyptian revolution - Wiki
- List of countries by system of government - Wiki
- Politics of Chad - Wiki
- Military leaders dissolve government in Guinea - Aljazeera
- 2021 Malian coup d'état - Wiki
- Myanmar - Human Rights Watch
- South Sudan - Freedom House
- Coups d'état in Sudan - Wiki
- 1936-1939: The Spanish civil war and revolution - libcom
- Yemeni revolution - Wiki
Why No Government?
6 values across 18 entries
No-Government Start Date
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No-Government End Date
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18 countries
 Afghanistan | Transition to Taliban rule | 15 August 2021 | Ongoing | - From 2001 to 2021, Afghanistan experienced periods of governance under various administrations, including that of interim president Hamid Karzai after the Taliban's ousting in 2001.| - In August 2021, Afghanistan faced a significant political upheaval as the Taliban swiftly … |
 Albania | Financial Crisis | 16 January 1997 | 11 August 1997 | - In 1997, Albania experienced a collapse of its government due to the financial crisis caused by the collapse of pyramid schemes, leading to widespread civil unrest and the emergence of local town governments, known as National Salvation Committees. |
 Belgium | Political deadlock | 2,011 | lasted for 589 days | - In 2011, Belgium faced a governmental crisis lasting 589 days, triggered by the inability of the two main political parties to form a coalition government after elections. This prolonged period without a functioning government resulted in significant challenges in governance… |
 Burkina Faso | Military Coup | 23–24 January 2022 | Ongoing | - 2014: President Blaise Compaore was ousted from power on October 31, after ruling for 27 years. This led to a period of military rule until November 2015., - 2015: Transition to civilian democratic governance occurred with democratic elections held in November.+1 |
 Chad | Military Coup | April 2021 | Ongoing | - In May 2013, security forces in Chad foiled a coup against President Idriss Deby that had been in preparation for several months, leading to a period of political instability and uncertainty.| - In April 2021, Chad faced political upheaval after an attempted coup against Pre… |
 Egypt | Revolution leading to military rule | 25 January 2011 | 30 June 2012 | - In 2011, Egypt underwent a revolution that led to the ousting of President Mubarak, beginning on 25 January and culminating in his official resignation on 11 February. Subsequently, the military assumed power, dissolved the parliament, and suspended the constitution, marking… |
 Gabon | Political turmoil | August 2023 | Ongoing | - Gabon experienced a significant political upheaval in August 2023, marked by a coup that ended the 56-year rule of the Bongo family. Led by high-ranking Republican Guard officers, the coup swiftly deposed long-standing President Ali Bongo Ondimba. This transition ushered in … |
 Guinea | Military Coup | 2,021 | Ongoing | - Guinea experienced a period without a functioning government in 2021 when the military seized power in a coup d'état. The military dissolved the interim government and announced plans to establish a new administration. This political upheaval marked a significant setback for… |
 Iraq | Political deadlock | 2,010 | Lasted for 289 days | - In 2010, Iraq experienced a post-election deadlock that lasted for 289 days, during which the country operated without a head of state or cabinet. This period of political uncertainty followed the parliamentary elections held earlier that year., - As a result of the deadloc… |
 Libya | Political turmoil | 2,011 | Ongoing | - In 2011, Libya underwent a significant political upheaval following the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi. Subsequently, the country entered a state of political instability characterized by the absence of a functioning central government. All authority was vested in a committee of… |
 Mali | Military Coup | 2,021 | Ongoing | - In 2021, Mali faced a period without a government following a military coup that removed President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta from power. The coup was preceded by months of political unrest, including protests against Keïta's government over allegations of corruption and elector… |
 Myanmar | Military Coup | 2,021 | Ongoing | - 1962: Military coup led by General Ne Win ousted civilian government; military rule established. Lasted until 1974 when Ne Win declared a one-party socialist state.| - 1988: Pro-democracy protests led to military seizing power; military junta established. Lasted until 2011 w… |
 Niger | Military Coup | 26 July 2023 | Ongoing | - On July 26, 2023, a coup d'état took place in Niger, leading to the removal and detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the country's presidential guard. Following the coup, General Abdourahamane Tchiani proclaimed himself the leader of the country and established the Natio… |
 Somalia | Political turmoil | 1,991 | Ongoing | - From 1991 to 2006, Somalia experienced a prolonged period of instability and lack of central governance following the ousting of dictator Siad Barre. During this time, the country operated without a functioning government, relying on traditional systems of governance such as… |
 South Sudan | Political turmoil | 2,013 | Ongoing | - After gaining independence from Sudan in 2011, South Sudan was plunged into civil war in 2013 following a rift between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and his dismissed vice president, Riek Machar. The conflict, driven by ethnic divisions, resulted in widespread violence and i… |
 Spain | Revolution leading to military rule | 17 July 1936 | 1 April 1939 | - During the revolution against Franco, Spain experienced a period without a stable government. This tumultuous time lasted for three years until 1939 when Franco emerged victorious and established his government. |
 Sudan | Military Coup | 25 October 2021 | Ongoing | - Sudan has experienced several coup attempts, including those in 1969, 1985, and 2019, leading to periods without a functioning government.| - The most recent coup took place on October 25, 2021, when the Sudanese military seized control of the government, suspending constitu… |
 Yemen | Political turmoil | 2,014 | Ongoing | - Yemen experienced political turmoil after the 2011 Yemeni Revolution, leading to President Saleh's resignation in 2012. President Hadi assumed leadership to guide Yemen towards stability, facing challenges in implementing reforms and restructuring institutions.| - In 2014, H… |
Quick answers
- Where does this countries without government data come from?
- Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Countries without government - Ceylon Independent; Freedom House; Politics of Burkina Faso - Wiki; 2011 Egyptian revolution - Wiki.