Syrian Arab Republic

People's Assembly

Political system: Transitional system
Structure of parliament: Unicameral
IPU membership: Yes

Election results

Data on parliamentary elections, including the background, candidates, voter turnout, results and the formation of the new legislature. By default the latest election results are displayed. Select a date to view results from previous elections.

Background

Election date(s): 15 Jul 2024
Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature: No information available
Timing of election: Upon normal expiry
Expected date of next elections: 31 Jul 2028
Number of seats at stake: 250
Scope of elections: Full renewal

Candidates

Total number of candidates: 1,516

Results

About the election: The National Unity coalition, led by President Bashar al-Assad’s Baath Arab Party, won 185 seats in the 250-member People’s Assembly. According to the Higher Judicial Committee for elections, turnout was 38% of 19.2 million voters, up from 33% in 2020. In all, 24 women were elected, down from 28 in 2020.

The 2024 elections were the fourth to be held since the 2011 uprising and ensuing civil war. A total of 8,151 polling stations (up from 7,000 in 2020) were set up in 15 voting districts in government-held areas. According to UNHCR, 6.8 million people remained internally displaced in January 2024. As was the case in the three previous elections held amid the civil war, fragmented opposition forces boycotted the 2024 elections.

The 2024 elections were held amid economic downturns due to the civil war and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the devaluation of the country’s currency has triggered food and fuel inflation. Prior to the 2024 elections, in the southern province of Sweida, anti-government protests were organized several times, mainly due to the deteriorating economy. Many protestors also called for a boycott of the 2024 elections.

Members elected, by sex

Number of men elected: 226
Number of women elected: 24
Percentage of women elected: 9.6%
Women Directly Elected: 24
Sources: People's Assembly (11.08.2024)
https://sana.sy/en
BBC Monitoring
https://www.unhcr.org/sy/reports-2024-2
https://www.reuters.com
https://apnews.com
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org
https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/the-syria-civil-war-might-be-ending-but-the-crisis-will-live-on/
https://www.thenationalnews.com
https://thecradle.co

New legislature

First-term parliamentarians: No information available
Percentage of first-term parliamentarians: No information available
Date of the first session: 21 Aug 2024

First Speaker of the new legislature

Personal details for the first Speaker of the new legislature: Hammouda Sabbagh (Male)
Date of birth: 10 Feb 1959
Date of election: 22 Aug 2024