Belgium
Country in Europe
In brief
Control of corruption, score 0–100: 75.6 (2025). World rank 23 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 14 of 45. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 76.3 (2025). World rank 22 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 15 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 83.9 (2025). World rank 12 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 10 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 39.3% → 41.3%, rule of law 81.9 → 79.5 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 78.7 → 75.6 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Federal parliamentary monarchy
- Head of state
- Philippe of Belgium
- Head of government
- Bart De Wever
- Independence
- October 4, 1830
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 41.3% 2025