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Argentina

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In brief

Women in parliament: 41.3% (2025). World rank 25 of 190; in Americas, 8 of 34. Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100: 58 (2025). World rank 79 of 205 (1 = best); in Americas, 16 of 41. Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100: 65.9 (2025). World rank 73 of 205 (1 = best); in Americas, 20 of 39. From 2015 to 2025: rule of law 51.3 → 56.9 (score 0–⁠100), control of corruption 35.1 → 40.3 (score 0–⁠100), and government effectiveness 55.3 → 58 (score 0–⁠100).

State

Form of government
Presidential republic
Head of state
Javier Milei
Head of government
Javier Milei
Independence
July 9, 1816
UN member
Yes
Women in parliament
41.3% 2025

Quality of governance (100 = best)

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100
56.9 2025
Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100
40.3 2025
Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100
58 2025
Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100
53.9 2025
Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100
65.9 2025