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Liechtenstein

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In brief

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100: 86.8 (2025). World rank 6 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 6 of 45. Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100: 83.4 (2025). World rank 12 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 9 of 45. Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100: 82.1 (2025). World rank 13 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 9 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 20% → 32%, rule of law 86 → 86.8 (score 0–⁠100), and control of corruption 88.7 → 83.4 (score 0–⁠100). Worse than all its neighbours (Austria and Switzerland): voice and accountability.

State

Form of government
Constitutional monarchy
Head of state
Hans-Adam II
Head of government
Brigitte Haas
Independence
July 12, 1806
UN member
Yes
Women in parliament
32% 2025

Quality of governance (100 = best)

Rule of law, score 0–⁠100
86.8 2025
Control of corruption, score 0–⁠100
83.4 2025
Government effectiveness, score 0–⁠100
85.8 2025
Regulatory quality, score 0–⁠100
82.1 2025
Voice and accountability, score 0–⁠100
82.3 2025