Estonia
Country in Europe
In brief
Control of corruption, score 0–100: 81.1 (2025). World rank 14 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 11 of 45. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 79.1 (2025). World rank 18 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 12 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 82.4 (2025). World rank 17 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 13 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 23.8% → 28.7%, rule of law 80.6 → 82.3 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 74 → 81.1 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Latvia and Russia): voice and accountability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption.
State
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Head of state
- Ülle Madise
- Head of government
- Kristen Michal
- Independence
- February 24, 1918
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 28.7% 2025