Cyprus
Country in Europe
In brief
Women in parliament: 14.3% (2025). World rank 152 of 190; in Europe, 44 of 44. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 70.2 (2025). World rank 39 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 21 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 74.2 (2025). World rank 46 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 27 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 12.5% → 14.3%, rule of law 72.4 → 70.8 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 61.8 → 58.8 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Head of state
- Nicos Christodoulides
- Head of government
- Nicos Christodoulides
- Independence
- August 16, 1960
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 14.3% 2025