What countries have absolute monarchy today?

Answer 1

There are not many absolute monarchies in the modern world, because many civilisations want a more republic-like government.

Some of the last absolute monarchies in existence at this time are in third-world countries. However, countries like Oman, Swaziland, etc. still have absolute monarchies.

Answer 2

Among the few nations where the monarch claims full power (both head of state and government) are Vatican City

, and Saudi Arabia. (Oman's sultan is both head of state and government but has a chancellor). In Tonga the king has majority control of the parliament.

The definition of an absolute monarchy is a country whose sole leader has full and unchecked power. (Absolute monarchy - a form of government where the monarch rules unhindered,

ie, without any laws, constitution, or legally organized opposition.) Therefore, Brunei (constitution adopted 29 September 1959), and Qatar (constitution ratified by public referendum on 29 April 2003, endorsed by the Amir on 8 June 2004, effective on 9 June 2005) do not qualify. Under the definition of absolute monarchy Saudi Arabia and Vatican City are the only ones that qualify.

Answer 3

Absolute monarchy is a monarchial form of government in which all the decisions are taken by them. The countries which are ruled by absolute monarchy are: Brunei, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Swaziland, UAE and the Vatican city.