Finland
Country in Europe
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 91.8 (2025). World rank 1 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 1 of 45. Control of corruption, score 0–100: 91.2 (2025). World rank 2 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 2 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 88.8 (2025). World rank 3 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 3 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 41.5% → 45.5%, rule of law 92.4 → 91.8 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 91.9 → 91.2 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Norway, Sweden, and Russia): government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption.
State
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Head of state
- Alexander Stubb
- Head of government
- Petteri Orpo
- Independence
- December 6, 1917
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 45.5% 2025