Cameroon
Country in Africa
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 39 (2025). World rank 178 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 40 of 54. Control of corruption, score 0–100: 23.8 (2025). World rank 180 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 41 of 54. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 34.7 (2025). World rank 169 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 39 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 31.1% → 33.9%, rule of law 40.8 → 39 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 25.8 → 23.8 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Head of state
- Paul Biya
- Head of government
- Joseph Ngute
- Independence
- January 1, 1960
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 33.9% 2025