Latvia
Country in Europe
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 76.3 (2025). World rank 32 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 21 of 45. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 73.1 (2025). World rank 30 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 19 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 78.3 (2025). World rank 27 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 21 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 18% → 31%, rule of law 70.4 → 76.3 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 59.7 → 63.6 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Head of state
- Edgars Rinkēvičs
- Head of government
- Andris Kulbergs
- Independence
- November 18, 1918
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 31% 2025