Italy
Country in Europe
In brief
Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 71.3 (2025). World rank 42 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 24 of 45. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 65.8 (2025). World rank 52 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 26 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 77.6 (2025). World rank 34 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 24 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 31% → 32.8%, rule of law 66.7 → 68.3 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 49.6 → 59.8 (score 0–100). Worse than all its neighbours (Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, and Switzerland): voice and accountability, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption.
State
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Head of state
- Sergio Mattarella
- Head of government
- Giorgia Meloni
- Independence
- March 17, 1861
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 32.8% 2025