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Honduras

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In brief

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100: 39.6 (2025). World rank 174 of 207 (1 = best); in Americas, 36 of 41. Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100: 22.9 (2025). World rank 182 of 207 (1 = best); in Americas, 38 of 41. Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100: 40.4 (2025). World rank 147 of 205 (1 = best); in Americas, 36 of 41. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 25.8% → 29.7%, control of corruption 31.7 → 22.9 (score 0–⁠100), and government effectiveness 45 → 40.4 (score 0–⁠100).

State

Form of government
Presidential republic
Head of state
Nasry Asfura
Head of government
Nasry Asfura
Independence
September 15, 1821
UN member
Yes
Women in parliament
29.7% 2025

Quality of governance (100 = best)

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100
39.6 2025
Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100
22.9 2025
Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100
40.4 2025
Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100
44.6 2025
Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100
46.8 2025