Israel
Country in Asia
In brief
Control of corruption, score 0–100: 67.4 (2025). World rank 39 of 207 (1 = best); in Asia, 7 of 49. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 76.7 (2025). World rank 31 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 5 of 49. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 74.9 (2025). World rank 24 of 205 (1 = best); in Asia, 6 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 26.7% → 24.2%, rule of law 75.4 → 69.8 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 65.2 → 67.4 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria): voice and accountability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption.
State
- Form of government
- Parliamentary democracy
- Head of state
- Isaac Herzog
- Head of government
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Independence
- May 14, 1948
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 24.2% 2025