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Greece

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In brief

Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100: 58.9 (2025). World rank 77 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 36 of 45. Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100: 62.7 (2025). World rank 61 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 31 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100: 73.6 (2025). World rank 50 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 28 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 19.7% → 22.9%, rule of law 64.8 → 63.3 (score 0–⁠100), and control of corruption 48.5 → 53.1 (score 0–⁠100). Better than all its neighbours (Albania, Bulgaria, Türkiye, and North Macedonia): voice and accountability, rule of law, and control of corruption.

State

Form of government
Parliamentary republic
Head of state
Konstantinos Tasoulas
Head of government
9811205000
Independence
February 3, 1830
UN member
Yes
Women in parliament
22.9% 2025

Quality of governance (100 = best)

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100
63.3 2025
Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100
53.1 2025
Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100
58.9 2025
Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100
62.7 2025
Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100
73.6 2025