DR Congo
Country in Africa
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 31.2 (2025). World rank 197 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 49 of 54. Control of corruption, score 0–100: 18 (2025). World rank 196 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 48 of 54. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 18.1 (2025). World rank 199 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 51 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 8.9% → 12.8%, rule of law 32.7 → 31.2 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 20 → 18 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Head of state
- Félix Tshisekedi
- Head of government
- Ilunga Ilunkamba Sylvestre
- Independence
- June 30, 1960
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 12.8% 2025