Central African Republic
Country in Africa
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 30.7 (2025). World rank 198 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 50 of 54. Control of corruption, score 0–100: 21.3 (2025). World rank 190 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 43 of 54. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 19.3 (2025). World rank 197 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 50 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: rule of law 30.5 → 30.7 (score 0–100), control of corruption 20.5 → 21.3 (score 0–100), and government effectiveness 17.7 → 19.3 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Head of state
- Faustin-Archange Touadéra
- Head of government
- Félix Moloua
- Independence
- August 13, 1960
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 11.4% 2025