France
Country in Europe
In brief
Control of corruption, score 0–100: 73.1 (2025). World rank 25 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 16 of 45. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 77.1 (2025). World rank 30 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 20 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 79 (2025). World rank 26 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 20 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 26.2% → 36.2%, rule of law 79.1 → 74.6 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 74.2 → 73.1 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Head of state
- Emmanuel Macron
- Head of government
- Sébastien Lecornu
- Independence
- No data
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 36.2% 2025